What’s Your 520 Plan?

Posted on December 22nd, 2011 by R-TRIP

We’ve talked a lot about getting your Good to Go pass set up prior to tolling beginning on the SR 520 bridge next week (begins Thursday, December 29, 2011).  However, in preparation for the start of tolling you may want to consider more than just your pass. If you live in Redmond and commute to Seattle, [...]

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How to Build the World’s Longest Floating Bridge

Posted on December 21st, 2011 by R-TRIP

From coworkers to newscasters to Bill Nye the Science Guy, everyone is talking about 520 tolling starting on December 29th.  But do you know what exactly the toll is paying for?  Popular Mechanics has a great article on how Washington State engineers are going to make over 230,000 tons of concrete float.  Check it out!
P.S. Did you know [...]

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520 Options

Posted on December 14th, 2011 by R-TRIP

I’m reposting an informative press release from our friends at KC Metro and Sound Transit regarding ideas for crossing 520. Remember that if you live or work in  Redmond we can subsidies your bus and vanpool options, while offering incentives to using options to driving.
Metro, Sound Transit team up to give riders more reasons [...]

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Winter Weather Resources

Posted on December 12th, 2011 by R-TRIP

While children all around Redmond dream of snow, the pesty white flakes can put a damper on anyone’s commute. So, there’s no better time then now to get prepared for winter weather. Below you’ll find a collection of links to assist you with a safe commute throughout the winter season.  
  
Many Radio and TV stations in the area provide [...]

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Good to Go is Good to Go

Posted on December 7th, 2011 by R-TRIP

Today’s announcement from WSDOT…
It’s official: Tolling on SR 520 bridge starts Dec. 29
Get your Good to Go passes at Redmond City Hall next week -
Wed and Thurs, Dec 14 and 15 between 10am-4pm.

SEATTLE – The countdown is on for drivers who use State Route 520. Starting Dec. 29, drivers will pay an electronic toll to [...]

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Enjoy!

Posted on December 1st, 2011 by R-TRIP

Congratulations to the 50 folks below who are each won $25 to spend in Redmond!
 

Adela N
Physio-Control

Adri V
Microsoft

Alex E
Microsoft

Amy C
Microsoft

Andy G
Microsoft

Barbara A
Aerojet

Chad K
Microsoft

Chesong L
Microsoft

Damon P
Genie Industries

Daniel H
Microsoft

Daniel L
Microsoft

Denise T
Pitney Bowes

Diane A
POS Core Technologies

Durga Y
Microsoft

Ed C
Microsoft

Frank F
Microsoft

Frank T
Alstom Grid

Gayle S
Microsoft

Hannah E
Wyndham

James B
Genie Industries

James L
Microsoft

Jay J
Concur Technologies

Jeff P
Microsoft

Jill C
Microsoft

Jim S
Microsoft

John F
Microsoft

Kathryn M
Microsoft

Kathy V
Microsoft

Keith O
AT&T

Lisa T
Microsoft

Mark D
Aerojet

Michael S
Microsoft

Nancy S
Microsoft

Navneet [...]

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