The comment period has closed. Thank you for your engagement in this process. There will be an additional opportunity for public testimony when the finalized Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans are presented to City Council later this Spring.

During the bicycle plan development phase, community members have the opportunity to review the draft plans to ensure they represent community needs and input.

The update to the Bicycle Master Plan is driven by the following goals:

1. Safety - Improve bicycle and micromobility safety and comfort through well-designed bikeways and by promoting safe driving, walking, and bicycling behaviors.
2. Equity - Build a bicycle network for people all ages and abilities by prioritizing investments in underserved communities.
3. Connectivity - Complete a citywide network of bikeways that connect people of all ages and abilities to homes, jobs, shopping, schools, transit, services, and recreation areas.
4. Increase Ridership - Increase the percentage of trips made by bicycle and micromobility to support Bellingham’s Climate Action Plan and promote a healthy Bellingham.

Public engagement is central to the Bicycle Master Plan update and is being used to inform recommended projects, policies, actions, and priorities for building out a bicycle network for people of all ages and abilities and promoting a bicycling culture in Bellingham.

Review the draft plan recommendations

The draft plan is presented in a story map that includes interactive maps, surveys and links to memos and technical analysis.

View the STORY MAP to learn more about the draft plan.

(click to open storymap)For a deeper dive, please check out the Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Toolbox to learn about the guidance on application and design of the master plan.

• Comments are now closed on development phase of the plan. Keep an eye on Engage Bellingham for updates on next steps as we incorporate community feedback into plan to create a final version for City Council to approve.

What type of public input did we ask for?

• Is there community support of the recommended projects?
• Are there any projects missing?
• Do you agree or disagree with how projects are prioritized?
• Do you support or have feedback on recommended policies and programs?

What happens after the bicycle plan development phase?

Community feedback will be used to refine the draft plan before it is finalized. The final Bicycle Master Plan update will be presented to Transportation Commission and City Council alongside the Pedestrian Master Plan Update for plan adoption in March 2024.