Actually, the key problem is their assumptions. Their assumptions about Bellevue are idiotic. Oh, parking is expensive so people will get out of their cars. They admit that the choke points are 520 and I-90, and those are commuters that are getting on 405, and the bulk majority are going from somewhere on one side of Bellevue to somewhere on the other side of Bellevue. I live S of Bellevue, and when I go into the office, it is in Redmond. 15 miles from the office, and my commute is regularly more than 1 hour, even with back roads. If you are not on 405, your choices to get between 520 and I-90 are Bellevue Way, 108th (which merges w Bellevue Way), 148th, 156th, and W Lake Samm. Only 2 of those are 2 lanes each way the full length (Bell Way and 148th).
I worked for a boss who liked to punish underlings by transferring them to distant office locations. I’m a south-eastside guy so he sent me to Olympia. I actually didn’t mind since bulk of the traffic was going the other way. So instead he sent me to Bot-hell.
Having to endure the I-167/I-405 nightmare each day took its toll and, lacking any other options or any sympathetic ears within the company, I chose to retire early (well, eight months but still).
I am SO glad that I do not have to subject myself to that horror any longer!
... and Indian H1B trash driving their late model upscale sports cars while Americans are stuck driving get-mobiles are by far the worst, most arrogant drivers in Redmond and Bellevue. Used to see cops pull over that trash on Bel-Red Road and near the Fred Meyer a lot there. They drive like it’s India