Thank you to everyone who shared input and priorities for the Holly Street Corridor. The survey and comment period are now closed. The Holly Street Corridor Alternatives Study Final Report is available, and your feedback is helping shape project plans and priorities.
Based on community input and study findings, the City is moving forward with a near‑term capital project to fill a key gap on Holly Street between Champion and Broadway, where no bike facilities currently exist. We are also evaluating long‑term options for the existing bike lanes on Holly Street between Ellis and Bay through the Downtown Connections Project, which is taking a broader look at how all travel modes move through downtown to improve safety and efficiency for all people visiting downtown, whether they are walking, biking, driving, or riding transit.
Help guide the development of this vital transportation route for downtown
Do you care about the future of the Holly Street corridor? We are seeking community input about your priorities for this corridor in preparation for the development of a final plan for Holly Street, extending from Ellis Street to Broadway Avenue. Full project details are available on the Final Design – Holly Street Corridor (Broadway to Ellis) project webpage.
Why are we asking for your input?
Creating a vibrant, inclusive downtown that meets diverse transportation needs requires thoughtful planning, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to refining designs as we gather additional insights. As we begin designing the final corridor enhancements for Holly Street (from Ellis to Broadway), we’re weighing competing priorities and project goals—such as traffic flow, placemaking opportunities, bike lane integration, and parking availability. Your feedback is an important part of the data that we’re considering to ensure the selected design reflects the community's vision for this critical piece of our transportation network. In fact, it's essential to help us find the right balance—making Holly Street safer, more comfortable, and welcoming for everyone.
What about the Holly Street Bike Lane Pilot?
This project will build on the lessons learned from the 2024 Holly Bike Lane Pilot to create a permanent bike lane that extends from Ellis Street to Broadway Avenue. During summer 2025, crews implemented interim improvements to address residents' concerns stemming from the pilot project by enhancing cyclist visibility, reducing right-turn conflicts, and encouraging safer speeds through intersections. Results from the 2024 pilot are available here.
What is the goal of the Holly Street Corridor Study (Broadway to Ellis) project?
The 2024 Bicycle Master Plan prioritizes Holly Street from Ellis Street to Broadway as a key corridor for bicycle improvements, guided by data-driven network analysis and extensive public and stakeholder input. This project aims to fill a critical gap in the City's bike network by establishing dedicated cycling infrastructure along Holly Street. Additionally, it presents an opportunity to enhance bicyclist and pedestrian safety and comfort in the downtown area, addressing needs identified in the City’s Local Road Safety Plan. The project also aligns with Bellingham's Complete Networks Ordinance, which prioritizes the safety and accessibility of the most vulnerable users in the city's multimodal transportation system.
