An experience created for everyone to learn firsthand about barriers and challenges for nondrivers. Join, support, or become a host. [Image: The official Week Without Driving text logo featuring bold black lettering for 'WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING' set below a row of eight vibrant orange rectangular blocks.]

Weigh in on possible logo concepts for Kirkland's Green Loop Corridor. Survey open through October 2, 2026. [Image: A professional graphic featuring the SurveyMonkey logo alongside a dynamic grid of colorful design cards and survey elements, symbolizing community feedback and brand identity concepts.]

Catch up on community work party recaps, upcoming Harvest Festival volunteer calls, scavenger hunts, and local events. [Image: A large group of smiling volunteers gathered together indoors holding up their newly assembled sock bed warmers during the Liveable Kirkland community work party.]

Watch CityNerd's full video exploring recent Link light rail expansions and Eastside station typologies. [Image: Street-level view of a modern transit station plaza in the Seattle metro area featuring an overhead public art mosaic titled The Bicycle Constellation, a passing red RapidRide bus, and contemporary multi-family mixed-use developments under bright daylight.]

Read the latest updates on community awards, bike valets, city council recaps, and upcoming local events. [Image: Two Liveable Kirkland volunteers stand smiling under a white 'BIKE VALET' canopy tent in front of Kirkland City Hall, surrounded by parked bicycles on portable racks and green promotional flags.]

Learn more about the Liveable Kirkland bike valet service and how you can get involved. [Image: A black commuter bicycle parked securely in the foreground with a 'Bike Valet' white canopy tent and green banner visible in the background at an outdoor community event space.]

Join our monthly round-robin discussion on urbanism themes, third Wednesdays at BookTree Kirkland. All are welcome! [Image: A cozy gathering of Urbanism Book Club members engaged in conversation and discussion during their monthly meeting at BookTree in Kirkland.]

Catch up on our upcoming bed-warmer work party, City Council agenda previews, and local community events. [Image: Three community members smiling around a wooden table indoors with craft supplies, holding up completed white sock bed warmers filled with grain to support unhoused neighbors.]

Even with Irish weather throwing sideways rain half the week, every €1 invested in active travel across Ireland returns nearly €4 in societal value! Walking and cycling infrastructure delivers huge health gains, cleaner air, and major commuter savings. [Read the full report](https://www.nationaltran [Image: An infographic titled 'Active Travel Benefits' detailing environmental, transport, personal, health, non-tangible, and indirect economic impacts of walking and cycling infrastructure in Ireland.]

Ever wonder why civil engineers built that wild peanut-shaped roundabout at NE 85th St and I-405? Noah Roth breaks down the mechanics behind this unique intersection design on his Streetcraft channel. [Watch here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DdVzpfnoC88) #Kirkland [Image: Aerial view of the peanut-shaped roundabout at the NE 85th St and I-405 interchange with several vehicles navigating the lanes and a red overlay asking 'Why would you build a roundabout this way?']

After tidying up Kingsgate, we’re heading to north Juanita on Sept 13! Join us for our next Adopt-a-Road cleanup along 100th Ave NE. All gear is provided—just bring your neighborly spirit.

What's happening in Kirkland? From a City Council recap on civil detention zoning to updates on Monday meetups & our upcoming bed-warmer work party, dive into the latest community news. [Read the full update here](https://newsletter.liveablekirkland.org/p/liveable-kirkland-newsletter-09-06-26). [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland]

How can we improve our local shops and services? The City of Kirkland is asking for your input through a new community survey! Beyond that, we’ve got updates on local cleanup events, upcoming meetings, and more happening around our community. [Check out the latest update here.](https://newsletter.li [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland]

Kirkland is growing and changing. We are currently advocating for better housing, safer streets, and stronger community hubs. Get the latest on Totem Lake visioning, local observer training, the Community Tool Library, and faith-based housing opportunities. [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland]

Community in action! Our volunteers had a great time tackling the Adopt-a-Road cleanup recently. Beyond the cleanup, we're diving into local neighborhood store trends and the latest regarding ICE detention centers in this week's update. [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland]

Join the SAFE Bellevue Coalition in sending a letter to city leaders to show your support for a future-focused Bellevue budget that is committed to reducing the high rate of serious injuries on our streets.

Bellevue is facing a street safety crisis! In 2024, a record-high 36 people lost their life or were seriously injured on Bellevue streets. This included 14 people in cars, 14 people walking or rol...

From neighborhood litter cleanups to bike repair workshops, it's been a busy week of community building in Kirkland! Want to stay in the loop on local parking studies and Iceplex developments? [Image: Visual content for Liveable Kirkland]

Let’s keep our streets beautiful! Join us for a litter pick-up on Sunday, July 19. We’re meeting at 9 AM to tidy up in North Juanita and Kingsgate. We'll provide all the tools you need—just bring your energy! [Image: A screenshot of a Google Form for Liveable Kirkland’s Litter-Pick-Up event on July 19, 2026, featuring volunteer location preferences for North Juanita and Kingsgate.]

Check out this week's update from Liveable Kirkland! We’re covering local Juneteenth events, updates on Central Way bike and pedestrian improvements, the Totem Lake SIS, and more. Read the full update here: https://newsletter.liveablekirkland.org/p/liveable-kirkland-newsletter-06-07-26 [Image: Flyer for the June 13th Juneteenth Celebration in Kirkland, WA.]

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**Special guest this week: [Complete Streets Bellevue](https://completestreetsbellevue.org)** This will be a great one for anyone who cares about safe streets in Bellevue a

Build guide for a DIY public transit arrivals board - EastsideUrbanism/transit-tracker

Community members are invited to attend a forum to help shape the City of Kirkland's response to homelessness.

Complete Streets Bellevue, Eastside Urbanism, and Liveable Kirkland urge you to add your name to our letter supporting the RapidRide K Line! When service on the K Line begins in 2030, Eastsiders wil...

# Community members gather every Wednesday morning from 7am to 9:30am in Kirkland for Eastside Coffee Outside. Here's how they came together.

When actor Timothée Chalamet got stuck in traffic on the way to a movie premiere, he showed that rethinking how we travel can lead to better outcomes for everyone.