Bicycle Plan Development Phase

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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.
How you can get involved
  • 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.


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.
How you can get involved
  • 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.


Bike Plan Development Questions and Comments

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  • Share Dear Mayor, Bellingham City Council, Public Works, Bellingham Planning Commission, Bellingham Parking Commission, The Port of Bellingham, and City Residents: The Disabled Now Victims of Bike Lanes I’m not anti-bike, but I’m now disabled, and frustrated that potential handicapped parking is being displaced by bike lanes. It rains a lot here. There are hills. Bike lanes are nearly empty for 9 months out of the year. The Granary Building has NO disabled parking within two blocks. That’s a long walk with a cane. There IS a TWO-LANE bike lane where the parking should be. Bellingham is ignoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and putting itself at risk for lawsuits. None of us expect to become disabled. I was a skier, rode my bike, took aerobics, and yoga. I ran several restaurants. I now live with Fibromyalgia, widespread arthritis, scoliosis, torn rotator cuffs and I need a new knee. I face inaccessibility without my car. The Facts 43% of our population is over 40. 50% are of child-rearing age of 29-39. 68% of us drive to work. (https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5305280-bellingham-wa/) The rest are kids, college students and 20-somethings. WWU gives free student bus passes. Kids take the school bus. Only 5% of us ride bikes to work. The rest of us are not going to stand in the danged rain waiting for a bus. People with kids, dogs, and groceries aren’t going to ride a bike. It’s a recreational sport, not a transportation method in Bellingham. City Insanity The Seattle attitude in the ‘60’s, (where I grew up), was that if they didn’t build adequate parking, traffic systems and mass transit, people wouldn’t move there. THAT worked out well, didn’t it? Cars are at the bottom of an insane city of Bellingham Inverted Parking Pyramid: https://cob.org/services/planning/transportation-planning/long-range-planning The disabled and families with personal vehicles aren’t even on the list. Their statement is: “When designing multimodal transportation improvements, Bellingham transportation planners and engineers always consider how to balance the safety and mobility needs of all user groups with a priority emphasis placed on the most vulnerable user groups, as illustrated below.” More Resources- ADA Compliance: https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/#learn-more-about-the-ada-and-accessible-parking Accessible Parking -When state or local governments, businesses and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be provided. Location -In parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. Taimi Dunn Gorman You may know me from public involvement as the Manager of the former Bellingham Mall, a Fairhaven business owner, OFA Association President, writer for the Herald and local business magazines, and Public Relations instructor at WWU and WCC. I have been active in City matters, including the Greenways Projects, Samish Way Renewal, and The Mayor’s Benchmarks Committee. I protested the Fairhaven Parking machines, helped initiate the Bellingham Fireworks Ban, and more. I’ve offered my opinion on many city projects, including parking at the downtown waterfront project. on Facebook Share Dear Mayor, Bellingham City Council, Public Works, Bellingham Planning Commission, Bellingham Parking Commission, The Port of Bellingham, and City Residents: The Disabled Now Victims of Bike Lanes I’m not anti-bike, but I’m now disabled, and frustrated that potential handicapped parking is being displaced by bike lanes. It rains a lot here. There are hills. Bike lanes are nearly empty for 9 months out of the year. The Granary Building has NO disabled parking within two blocks. That’s a long walk with a cane. There IS a TWO-LANE bike lane where the parking should be. Bellingham is ignoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and putting itself at risk for lawsuits. None of us expect to become disabled. I was a skier, rode my bike, took aerobics, and yoga. I ran several restaurants. I now live with Fibromyalgia, widespread arthritis, scoliosis, torn rotator cuffs and I need a new knee. I face inaccessibility without my car. The Facts 43% of our population is over 40. 50% are of child-rearing age of 29-39. 68% of us drive to work. (https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5305280-bellingham-wa/) The rest are kids, college students and 20-somethings. WWU gives free student bus passes. Kids take the school bus. Only 5% of us ride bikes to work. The rest of us are not going to stand in the danged rain waiting for a bus. People with kids, dogs, and groceries aren’t going to ride a bike. It’s a recreational sport, not a transportation method in Bellingham. City Insanity The Seattle attitude in the ‘60’s, (where I grew up), was that if they didn’t build adequate parking, traffic systems and mass transit, people wouldn’t move there. THAT worked out well, didn’t it? Cars are at the bottom of an insane city of Bellingham Inverted Parking Pyramid: https://cob.org/services/planning/transportation-planning/long-range-planning The disabled and families with personal vehicles aren’t even on the list. Their statement is: “When designing multimodal transportation improvements, Bellingham transportation planners and engineers always consider how to balance the safety and mobility needs of all user groups with a priority emphasis placed on the most vulnerable user groups, as illustrated below.” More Resources- ADA Compliance: https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/#learn-more-about-the-ada-and-accessible-parking Accessible Parking -When state or local governments, businesses and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be provided. Location -In parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. Taimi Dunn Gorman You may know me from public involvement as the Manager of the former Bellingham Mall, a Fairhaven business owner, OFA Association President, writer for the Herald and local business magazines, and Public Relations instructor at WWU and WCC. I have been active in City matters, including the Greenways Projects, Samish Way Renewal, and The Mayor’s Benchmarks Committee. I protested the Fairhaven Parking machines, helped initiate the Bellingham Fireworks Ban, and more. I’ve offered my opinion on many city projects, including parking at the downtown waterfront project. on Twitter Share Dear Mayor, Bellingham City Council, Public Works, Bellingham Planning Commission, Bellingham Parking Commission, The Port of Bellingham, and City Residents: The Disabled Now Victims of Bike Lanes I’m not anti-bike, but I’m now disabled, and frustrated that potential handicapped parking is being displaced by bike lanes. It rains a lot here. There are hills. Bike lanes are nearly empty for 9 months out of the year. The Granary Building has NO disabled parking within two blocks. That’s a long walk with a cane. There IS a TWO-LANE bike lane where the parking should be. Bellingham is ignoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and putting itself at risk for lawsuits. None of us expect to become disabled. I was a skier, rode my bike, took aerobics, and yoga. I ran several restaurants. I now live with Fibromyalgia, widespread arthritis, scoliosis, torn rotator cuffs and I need a new knee. I face inaccessibility without my car. The Facts 43% of our population is over 40. 50% are of child-rearing age of 29-39. 68% of us drive to work. (https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5305280-bellingham-wa/) The rest are kids, college students and 20-somethings. WWU gives free student bus passes. Kids take the school bus. Only 5% of us ride bikes to work. The rest of us are not going to stand in the danged rain waiting for a bus. People with kids, dogs, and groceries aren’t going to ride a bike. It’s a recreational sport, not a transportation method in Bellingham. City Insanity The Seattle attitude in the ‘60’s, (where I grew up), was that if they didn’t build adequate parking, traffic systems and mass transit, people wouldn’t move there. THAT worked out well, didn’t it? Cars are at the bottom of an insane city of Bellingham Inverted Parking Pyramid: https://cob.org/services/planning/transportation-planning/long-range-planning The disabled and families with personal vehicles aren’t even on the list. Their statement is: “When designing multimodal transportation improvements, Bellingham transportation planners and engineers always consider how to balance the safety and mobility needs of all user groups with a priority emphasis placed on the most vulnerable user groups, as illustrated below.” More Resources- ADA Compliance: https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/#learn-more-about-the-ada-and-accessible-parking Accessible Parking -When state or local governments, businesses and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be provided. Location -In parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. Taimi Dunn Gorman You may know me from public involvement as the Manager of the former Bellingham Mall, a Fairhaven business owner, OFA Association President, writer for the Herald and local business magazines, and Public Relations instructor at WWU and WCC. I have been active in City matters, including the Greenways Projects, Samish Way Renewal, and The Mayor’s Benchmarks Committee. I protested the Fairhaven Parking machines, helped initiate the Bellingham Fireworks Ban, and more. I’ve offered my opinion on many city projects, including parking at the downtown waterfront project. on Linkedin Email Dear Mayor, Bellingham City Council, Public Works, Bellingham Planning Commission, Bellingham Parking Commission, The Port of Bellingham, and City Residents: The Disabled Now Victims of Bike Lanes I’m not anti-bike, but I’m now disabled, and frustrated that potential handicapped parking is being displaced by bike lanes. It rains a lot here. There are hills. Bike lanes are nearly empty for 9 months out of the year. The Granary Building has NO disabled parking within two blocks. That’s a long walk with a cane. There IS a TWO-LANE bike lane where the parking should be. Bellingham is ignoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and putting itself at risk for lawsuits. None of us expect to become disabled. I was a skier, rode my bike, took aerobics, and yoga. I ran several restaurants. I now live with Fibromyalgia, widespread arthritis, scoliosis, torn rotator cuffs and I need a new knee. I face inaccessibility without my car. The Facts 43% of our population is over 40. 50% are of child-rearing age of 29-39. 68% of us drive to work. (https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5305280-bellingham-wa/) The rest are kids, college students and 20-somethings. WWU gives free student bus passes. Kids take the school bus. Only 5% of us ride bikes to work. The rest of us are not going to stand in the danged rain waiting for a bus. People with kids, dogs, and groceries aren’t going to ride a bike. It’s a recreational sport, not a transportation method in Bellingham. City Insanity The Seattle attitude in the ‘60’s, (where I grew up), was that if they didn’t build adequate parking, traffic systems and mass transit, people wouldn’t move there. THAT worked out well, didn’t it? Cars are at the bottom of an insane city of Bellingham Inverted Parking Pyramid: https://cob.org/services/planning/transportation-planning/long-range-planning The disabled and families with personal vehicles aren’t even on the list. Their statement is: “When designing multimodal transportation improvements, Bellingham transportation planners and engineers always consider how to balance the safety and mobility needs of all user groups with a priority emphasis placed on the most vulnerable user groups, as illustrated below.” More Resources- ADA Compliance: https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/#learn-more-about-the-ada-and-accessible-parking Accessible Parking -When state or local governments, businesses and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be provided. Location -In parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. Taimi Dunn Gorman You may know me from public involvement as the Manager of the former Bellingham Mall, a Fairhaven business owner, OFA Association President, writer for the Herald and local business magazines, and Public Relations instructor at WWU and WCC. I have been active in City matters, including the Greenways Projects, Samish Way Renewal, and The Mayor’s Benchmarks Committee. I protested the Fairhaven Parking machines, helped initiate the Bellingham Fireworks Ban, and more. I’ve offered my opinion on many city projects, including parking at the downtown waterfront project. link

    Dear Mayor, Bellingham City Council, Public Works, Bellingham Planning Commission, Bellingham Parking Commission, The Port of Bellingham, and City Residents: The Disabled Now Victims of Bike Lanes I’m not anti-bike, but I’m now disabled, and frustrated that potential handicapped parking is being displaced by bike lanes. It rains a lot here. There are hills. Bike lanes are nearly empty for 9 months out of the year. The Granary Building has NO disabled parking within two blocks. That’s a long walk with a cane. There IS a TWO-LANE bike lane where the parking should be. Bellingham is ignoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and putting itself at risk for lawsuits. None of us expect to become disabled. I was a skier, rode my bike, took aerobics, and yoga. I ran several restaurants. I now live with Fibromyalgia, widespread arthritis, scoliosis, torn rotator cuffs and I need a new knee. I face inaccessibility without my car. The Facts 43% of our population is over 40. 50% are of child-rearing age of 29-39. 68% of us drive to work. (https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US5305280-bellingham-wa/) The rest are kids, college students and 20-somethings. WWU gives free student bus passes. Kids take the school bus. Only 5% of us ride bikes to work. The rest of us are not going to stand in the danged rain waiting for a bus. People with kids, dogs, and groceries aren’t going to ride a bike. It’s a recreational sport, not a transportation method in Bellingham. City Insanity The Seattle attitude in the ‘60’s, (where I grew up), was that if they didn’t build adequate parking, traffic systems and mass transit, people wouldn’t move there. THAT worked out well, didn’t it? Cars are at the bottom of an insane city of Bellingham Inverted Parking Pyramid: https://cob.org/services/planning/transportation-planning/long-range-planning The disabled and families with personal vehicles aren’t even on the list. Their statement is: “When designing multimodal transportation improvements, Bellingham transportation planners and engineers always consider how to balance the safety and mobility needs of all user groups with a priority emphasis placed on the most vulnerable user groups, as illustrated below.” More Resources- ADA Compliance: https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/#learn-more-about-the-ada-and-accessible-parking Accessible Parking -When state or local governments, businesses and non-profit organizations provide parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must be provided. Location -In parking lots or garages, accessible parking spaces must be located on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance. Taimi Dunn Gorman You may know me from public involvement as the Manager of the former Bellingham Mall, a Fairhaven business owner, OFA Association President, writer for the Herald and local business magazines, and Public Relations instructor at WWU and WCC. I have been active in City matters, including the Greenways Projects, Samish Way Renewal, and The Mayor’s Benchmarks Committee. I protested the Fairhaven Parking machines, helped initiate the Bellingham Fireworks Ban, and more. I’ve offered my opinion on many city projects, including parking at the downtown waterfront project.

    NWDogMom asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your comment. It will be included for the project team to review as they work on the final plan. 

  • Share When will you be requiring Bicycles to be licensed and pay fees to use roads like everyone else does? Part of being inclusive requires that Bicycles must also pay their fair share. on Facebook Share When will you be requiring Bicycles to be licensed and pay fees to use roads like everyone else does? Part of being inclusive requires that Bicycles must also pay their fair share. on Twitter Share When will you be requiring Bicycles to be licensed and pay fees to use roads like everyone else does? Part of being inclusive requires that Bicycles must also pay their fair share. on Linkedin Email When will you be requiring Bicycles to be licensed and pay fees to use roads like everyone else does? Part of being inclusive requires that Bicycles must also pay their fair share. link

    When will you be requiring Bicycles to be licensed and pay fees to use roads like everyone else does? Part of being inclusive requires that Bicycles must also pay their fair share.

    Inclusive asked 5 months ago

    We don’t currently have a plan for bike licensing. The funding for these transportation projects comes from sales tax, not vehicle registration fees or gas tax. 

  • Share I’m primarily a road cyclist and don’t enjoy the gravel routes as much. Overall, I like the proposals for the bicycle master plan, especially the upgrades on Lakeway Drive linking downtown to the Silver Beach neighborhood. They’re very much needed especially near the freeway and Whole Foods area. However I do think the new proposed bike lanes along Lakeway Drive next to the community garden ought to be prioritized higher instead of forcing people to take the detour on old Lakeway Drive. Making the entirety of Lakeway Drive between Silver Beach and Downtown more direct would be amazing. I also would appreciate a better cycling route along North Shore Drive, and extending further southeast than is planned. Thanks for getting this work underway! Looking forward to the progress. on Facebook Share I’m primarily a road cyclist and don’t enjoy the gravel routes as much. Overall, I like the proposals for the bicycle master plan, especially the upgrades on Lakeway Drive linking downtown to the Silver Beach neighborhood. They’re very much needed especially near the freeway and Whole Foods area. However I do think the new proposed bike lanes along Lakeway Drive next to the community garden ought to be prioritized higher instead of forcing people to take the detour on old Lakeway Drive. Making the entirety of Lakeway Drive between Silver Beach and Downtown more direct would be amazing. I also would appreciate a better cycling route along North Shore Drive, and extending further southeast than is planned. Thanks for getting this work underway! Looking forward to the progress. on Twitter Share I’m primarily a road cyclist and don’t enjoy the gravel routes as much. Overall, I like the proposals for the bicycle master plan, especially the upgrades on Lakeway Drive linking downtown to the Silver Beach neighborhood. They’re very much needed especially near the freeway and Whole Foods area. However I do think the new proposed bike lanes along Lakeway Drive next to the community garden ought to be prioritized higher instead of forcing people to take the detour on old Lakeway Drive. Making the entirety of Lakeway Drive between Silver Beach and Downtown more direct would be amazing. I also would appreciate a better cycling route along North Shore Drive, and extending further southeast than is planned. Thanks for getting this work underway! Looking forward to the progress. on Linkedin Email I’m primarily a road cyclist and don’t enjoy the gravel routes as much. Overall, I like the proposals for the bicycle master plan, especially the upgrades on Lakeway Drive linking downtown to the Silver Beach neighborhood. They’re very much needed especially near the freeway and Whole Foods area. However I do think the new proposed bike lanes along Lakeway Drive next to the community garden ought to be prioritized higher instead of forcing people to take the detour on old Lakeway Drive. Making the entirety of Lakeway Drive between Silver Beach and Downtown more direct would be amazing. I also would appreciate a better cycling route along North Shore Drive, and extending further southeast than is planned. Thanks for getting this work underway! Looking forward to the progress. link

    I’m primarily a road cyclist and don’t enjoy the gravel routes as much. Overall, I like the proposals for the bicycle master plan, especially the upgrades on Lakeway Drive linking downtown to the Silver Beach neighborhood. They’re very much needed especially near the freeway and Whole Foods area. However I do think the new proposed bike lanes along Lakeway Drive next to the community garden ought to be prioritized higher instead of forcing people to take the detour on old Lakeway Drive. Making the entirety of Lakeway Drive between Silver Beach and Downtown more direct would be amazing. I also would appreciate a better cycling route along North Shore Drive, and extending further southeast than is planned. Thanks for getting this work underway! Looking forward to the progress.

    SHNG98226 asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for the comment. It will be included in the final analysis of the plan.

  • Share Get the bikes off the damn road. The road is for cars & trucks. I’m sick and tired of bikes not keeping up with the flow of traffic, almost causing accidents, and taking over the roads. If you want to be with vehicles you better be able to pedal the speed limit. Bellingham is a damn joke for this. on Facebook Share Get the bikes off the damn road. The road is for cars & trucks. I’m sick and tired of bikes not keeping up with the flow of traffic, almost causing accidents, and taking over the roads. If you want to be with vehicles you better be able to pedal the speed limit. Bellingham is a damn joke for this. on Twitter Share Get the bikes off the damn road. The road is for cars & trucks. I’m sick and tired of bikes not keeping up with the flow of traffic, almost causing accidents, and taking over the roads. If you want to be with vehicles you better be able to pedal the speed limit. Bellingham is a damn joke for this. on Linkedin Email Get the bikes off the damn road. The road is for cars & trucks. I’m sick and tired of bikes not keeping up with the flow of traffic, almost causing accidents, and taking over the roads. If you want to be with vehicles you better be able to pedal the speed limit. Bellingham is a damn joke for this. link

    Get the bikes off the damn road. The road is for cars & trucks. I’m sick and tired of bikes not keeping up with the flow of traffic, almost causing accidents, and taking over the roads. If you want to be with vehicles you better be able to pedal the speed limit. Bellingham is a damn joke for this.

    Fubellingham asked 5 months ago

    Thanks for the comment. We have heard from the community throughout this planning process that we should prioritize bike lanes that are physically separated from traffic. That is something that we are trying to accomplish in our upcoming designs whenever possible.

  • Share More bike space is NOT needed. Bellingham is easy to navigate as is on a bicycle, as I do it often. More traffic accommodations are needed. on Facebook Share More bike space is NOT needed. Bellingham is easy to navigate as is on a bicycle, as I do it often. More traffic accommodations are needed. on Twitter Share More bike space is NOT needed. Bellingham is easy to navigate as is on a bicycle, as I do it often. More traffic accommodations are needed. on Linkedin Email More bike space is NOT needed. Bellingham is easy to navigate as is on a bicycle, as I do it often. More traffic accommodations are needed. link

    More bike space is NOT needed. Bellingham is easy to navigate as is on a bicycle, as I do it often. More traffic accommodations are needed.

    Nick Ota asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for the comment. It will be included in the final analysis of the plan.

  • Share Was Strava Metro used in designing the plan? Is it used at all by the City of Bellingham? How will the effectiveness be measured if / if not using Strava Metro? on Facebook Share Was Strava Metro used in designing the plan? Is it used at all by the City of Bellingham? How will the effectiveness be measured if / if not using Strava Metro? on Twitter Share Was Strava Metro used in designing the plan? Is it used at all by the City of Bellingham? How will the effectiveness be measured if / if not using Strava Metro? on Linkedin Email Was Strava Metro used in designing the plan? Is it used at all by the City of Bellingham? How will the effectiveness be measured if / if not using Strava Metro? link

    Was Strava Metro used in designing the plan? Is it used at all by the City of Bellingham? How will the effectiveness be measured if / if not using Strava Metro?

    bike asked 5 months ago

    Thanks for the suggestion. It was not used, but we will consider using it in the future!

  • Share Why are you spending so much time and taxpayer money on this completely over the top plan? on Facebook Share Why are you spending so much time and taxpayer money on this completely over the top plan? on Twitter Share Why are you spending so much time and taxpayer money on this completely over the top plan? on Linkedin Email Why are you spending so much time and taxpayer money on this completely over the top plan? link

    Why are you spending so much time and taxpayer money on this completely over the top plan?

    Laneykaye asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your comment, it has been documented in the plan. Creating a safer and more accessible bike network has been identified as a priority by the community and by city leadership. 

  • Share Why are my tax dollars going towards bike lanes that is making more congestion and eliminating potential parking spaces along road ways. As some who is disabled and can’t ride a bike to work. These large expensive projects only benefit the few and create more issues to those who rely on their vehicles to get to places who already have a hard enough time finding street parking closer to where they need to be when walking long distances can be challenging due to lack of availability parking for cars in areas that have a lot of wide bike lanes. Also with having a lot of rain here in the PNW, it’s hard to see these crazy cyclists who disobey bike on road laws and a lot of the time dress in colors that blend with the road and hard to see even when it’s no raining or dark outside. on Facebook Share Why are my tax dollars going towards bike lanes that is making more congestion and eliminating potential parking spaces along road ways. As some who is disabled and can’t ride a bike to work. These large expensive projects only benefit the few and create more issues to those who rely on their vehicles to get to places who already have a hard enough time finding street parking closer to where they need to be when walking long distances can be challenging due to lack of availability parking for cars in areas that have a lot of wide bike lanes. Also with having a lot of rain here in the PNW, it’s hard to see these crazy cyclists who disobey bike on road laws and a lot of the time dress in colors that blend with the road and hard to see even when it’s no raining or dark outside. on Twitter Share Why are my tax dollars going towards bike lanes that is making more congestion and eliminating potential parking spaces along road ways. As some who is disabled and can’t ride a bike to work. These large expensive projects only benefit the few and create more issues to those who rely on their vehicles to get to places who already have a hard enough time finding street parking closer to where they need to be when walking long distances can be challenging due to lack of availability parking for cars in areas that have a lot of wide bike lanes. Also with having a lot of rain here in the PNW, it’s hard to see these crazy cyclists who disobey bike on road laws and a lot of the time dress in colors that blend with the road and hard to see even when it’s no raining or dark outside. on Linkedin Email Why are my tax dollars going towards bike lanes that is making more congestion and eliminating potential parking spaces along road ways. As some who is disabled and can’t ride a bike to work. These large expensive projects only benefit the few and create more issues to those who rely on their vehicles to get to places who already have a hard enough time finding street parking closer to where they need to be when walking long distances can be challenging due to lack of availability parking for cars in areas that have a lot of wide bike lanes. Also with having a lot of rain here in the PNW, it’s hard to see these crazy cyclists who disobey bike on road laws and a lot of the time dress in colors that blend with the road and hard to see even when it’s no raining or dark outside. link

    Why are my tax dollars going towards bike lanes that is making more congestion and eliminating potential parking spaces along road ways. As some who is disabled and can’t ride a bike to work. These large expensive projects only benefit the few and create more issues to those who rely on their vehicles to get to places who already have a hard enough time finding street parking closer to where they need to be when walking long distances can be challenging due to lack of availability parking for cars in areas that have a lot of wide bike lanes. Also with having a lot of rain here in the PNW, it’s hard to see these crazy cyclists who disobey bike on road laws and a lot of the time dress in colors that blend with the road and hard to see even when it’s no raining or dark outside.

    Sam75 asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for you comment- we have it documented in the plan. Creating a safer and more accessible biking network has been identified by the community and city leadership as a priority. We are working to create a transportation environment where there are less unpredictable interactions between bikes and vehicles. 

  • Share I noticed there are no active plans for "slow streets" programs. There are many successful programs across metro areas in the country. eg https://www.sfmta.com/projects/slow-streets-program Why are there no examples of slow streets included in this plan? on Facebook Share I noticed there are no active plans for "slow streets" programs. There are many successful programs across metro areas in the country. eg https://www.sfmta.com/projects/slow-streets-program Why are there no examples of slow streets included in this plan? on Twitter Share I noticed there are no active plans for "slow streets" programs. There are many successful programs across metro areas in the country. eg https://www.sfmta.com/projects/slow-streets-program Why are there no examples of slow streets included in this plan? on Linkedin Email I noticed there are no active plans for "slow streets" programs. There are many successful programs across metro areas in the country. eg https://www.sfmta.com/projects/slow-streets-program Why are there no examples of slow streets included in this plan? link

    I noticed there are no active plans for "slow streets" programs. There are many successful programs across metro areas in the country. eg https://www.sfmta.com/projects/slow-streets-program Why are there no examples of slow streets included in this plan?

    bike asked 5 months ago

    Great question. We actually have a speed study planned for next year to evaluate the policy that we use to determine street speeds. Keep an eye out for more coming on that soon!

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  • Share How does the city plan to work with the county on areas in the UGA & neighboring areas to the city not in the UGA. Is there any work or coordination with County public works, the county executive to coordinate and encourage the county to develop their own bike/ped 10 year plan, especially within areas closer outside city limits? Would any of these neighboring areas have projects / plans within Bellingham's 10 year plan? on Facebook Share How does the city plan to work with the county on areas in the UGA & neighboring areas to the city not in the UGA. Is there any work or coordination with County public works, the county executive to coordinate and encourage the county to develop their own bike/ped 10 year plan, especially within areas closer outside city limits? Would any of these neighboring areas have projects / plans within Bellingham's 10 year plan? on Twitter Share How does the city plan to work with the county on areas in the UGA & neighboring areas to the city not in the UGA. Is there any work or coordination with County public works, the county executive to coordinate and encourage the county to develop their own bike/ped 10 year plan, especially within areas closer outside city limits? Would any of these neighboring areas have projects / plans within Bellingham's 10 year plan? on Linkedin Email How does the city plan to work with the county on areas in the UGA & neighboring areas to the city not in the UGA. Is there any work or coordination with County public works, the county executive to coordinate and encourage the county to develop their own bike/ped 10 year plan, especially within areas closer outside city limits? Would any of these neighboring areas have projects / plans within Bellingham's 10 year plan? link

    How does the city plan to work with the county on areas in the UGA & neighboring areas to the city not in the UGA. Is there any work or coordination with County public works, the county executive to coordinate and encourage the county to develop their own bike/ped 10 year plan, especially within areas closer outside city limits? Would any of these neighboring areas have projects / plans within Bellingham's 10 year plan?

    bike asked 5 months ago

    Great question. The network does include streets in the Urban Growth Area and we will work with the county during the update of the city and county comprehensive plan to coordinate and synch up our plans as much as possible. 

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