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It’s Bike to Work Month!

By zack.boucher | Published: May 10, 2013
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In honor of bike to work month Bellevue College will be holding an event on May 20th just in front of the water fountain.

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Bicycle repair station installed on campus!

By zack.boucher | Published: April 26, 2013
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A Dero bicycle repair station has been installed on campus with funding through the SESF fund. The repair station is located right behind the bus shelter under the cover of the parking garage. Alongside it the bike bus practice loading station has been moved from inside the bus shelter to sit right next to the  Read More…

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Go By Bike! Urban Biking Course

By zack.boucher | Published: March 27, 2013
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Be sure to check out the introduction to Urban Biking class that will be available this Spring. This course provides an emphasis on bicycle safety checks, bicycle handling skills, safety practices for riding in traffic and critical thinking for safe cycling. Class meets for combination of classroom and riding practice sessions with an overnight San  Read More…

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Employee wins Governor’s Commute Smart Award

By zack.boucher | Published: November 29, 2012
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 A normal day’s work for Bellevue College employee Deric Gruen involves saving students and staff money, easing traffic congestion, curbing pollution and contributing to a cleaner environment. As the college’s sustainability and resource conservation manager, he designs programs that encourage the college community to use alternative means of transport – such as transit and carpools  Read More…

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BC Launches Real Time Bus Arrival Screen

By zack.boucher | Published: October 25, 2012
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That’s right, real time bus arrivals are now displayed in the bus shelter in front of the parking garage. Be sure to stop by and check it out, possibly the first one of its kind installed at a college campus in Washington. Ever caught wondering when the next bus will arrive? Not anymore, these new  Read More…

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BC RideMatch Oct. for $100 and Basque Trip!

By zack.boucher | Published: September 26, 2012
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 Try an alternative to driving alone this October, and you could find yourself basking in Basque! Yes, we said Basque, one of Europe’s hidden treasures, rich in culture, with beautiful scenery highlighted by jagged mountains and pristine beaches. You have a chance to win what could be the trip of a lifetime! How?  By reducing your drive-alone commute trips  Read More…

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Can you handle the challenge?

By zack.boucher | Published: July 24, 2012

When was the last time you chose to walk, bike or bus somewhere instead of drive? The average walking speed for humans is between 3 and 6 mph, which means that on average it will take between 10 and 20minutes to walk a mile. The average bicyclist travels between 12 and 19 mph which would  Read More…

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