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Media Coverage

Seattle Business Journal has written a piece that features the origin of 520||90, their beginnings at Startup Weekend in Seattle, and the founders' goals for creating an app to assist commuters with making better-informed transportation decision-making.

The Huffington Post also highlighted transportation development along the SR 520 corridor as well as the overall discussion regarding one of the world's longest floating bridges.

GeekWire wrote about new apps being developed to assist drivers in navigating the implementation of tolls on SR 520. The apps were created to provide additional support to allow commuters to make better route choices.

SeattlePI explained how commuters would be affected during morning commutes because of the newly implemented tolls on SR 520 and what they could expect to see during these times.

You can find all relevant information pertaining to 520||90's startup history and entrepreneurial endeavors through our CrunchBase company profile. This includes access to company info.

Community Impact


520 | | 90 was developed for the purpose of making daily commuting easier for Seattle area commuters.


It assisted drivers in their ability to make more informed choices regarding their mode of travel through better understanding travel times associated with different routes; it also helped to reduce the amount of uncertainty associated with daily commutes.


From its beginnings as an "idea" generated at a Startup Weekend event held in Seattle, Washington, the platform had grown to become an example of how technology is being used to address local problems.

Startup Weekend Seattle Origins


November 2011 brought together a group of individuals who were interested in entrepreneurship, design, development, and building communities to develop a working version of a web application within a 48-hour time frame.


Gabe Brown's idea was to resolve a relatively simple yet very important problem encountered by thousands of drivers each day.


Should I drive via SR 520 or I-90?


As such, the platform resulted from this endeavor was one which would assist commuters in determining the most appropriate choice between these two options quickly and efficiently.


Recognition

520 || 90 has been recognized for:


✔ Transportation innovation

✔ Community focused problem solving

✔ Startup Weekend entrepreneurship

✔ Seattle commuter advocacy

✔ Technology driven route comparison

✔ Practical transportation solutions

Media & Partnership Inquiries

Contact us for media inquiries, partnerships, and all other information regarding 520 || 90.


Email: info@520or90.com


All of the following are encouraged to reach out to learn more about the story behind 520 || 90 as well as its mission; journalists, non-profit/community groups focused on transportation, private sector/industry-focused transportation organizations.