Redmond stands at a crossroads. With population growth outpacing infrastructure development and daily traffic congestion worsening along SR-520 and Redmond Way, our city needs a comprehensive transportation plan that looks beyond the next election cycle.

The recent approval of the Downtown Link extension is a welcome step, but light rail alone cannot solve our mobility challenges. We need protected bike lanes on major arterials, expanded bus rapid transit, and creative solutions for last-mile connectivity.

Other growing tech hubs have shown what’s possible. Portland’s investment in multimodal transit has reduced per-capita vehicle miles. Boulder’s integrated cycling network serves as a national model.

We urge the City Council to commission a 20-year transportation master plan that prioritizes sustainability, equity, and quality of life. The time for incremental thinking has passed.