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Lincoln Street / E Maple Street Traffic Signal

Aerial view of the intersection at East Maple and Lincoln

Project Overview: ET034 This project includes constructing a full traffic signal at Lincoln/E Maple to improve intersection operation and break the 0.86-mile corridor in half by providing a protected pedestrian crossing. The signal will be one of several planned improvements on this corridor to enhance safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users (See Project ... Read more

Bellingham Sportsplex HVAC, Roof & Energy Upgrades

This project includes building upgrades to the Bellingham Sportsplex Building. This is one of the largest recreational buildings in the city’s system. Activities at the Sportsplex include hockey, indoor soccer, speed skating, events, day camps, and other uses. Constructed in the early 2000’s, the existing heating, ventilation, and roof system need replacement. This project will ... Read more

Boulevard Park Shoreline and Public Access Enhancement

Boulevard is one of the most visited parks and top destinations in the city. The design approach for this restoration project focuses on rebuilding and enhancing two beaches in the park. The project focuses on beach nourishment, increasing dry beach backshore area, removal of riprap in the intertidal zone, and removal of failing rock revetments. ... Read more

Sunset Pond Trail

This new trail extension will close the gap in connecting three different neighborhoods with a regional trail and park destination site. This trail will connect users to the east-west segment the Squalicum Creek Trail, which heads west to future connections to Bellingham Bay. The completed project will also result in a loop trail around Sunset ... Read more

Whatcom Creek Trail Trestle Demolition

Remnants of an abandoned railroad trestle in Whatcom Falls Park will be removed for the safety of trail users and to improve water quality in Whatcom Creek. This large structure, located just west of Electric Avenue, consists of treated wood piling, steel railroad rails, and other treated wood. During the summer of year 2020, a ... Read more

West Illinois Multimodal Improvements

Aerial map showing red line along West Illinois

Project Overview: ES561 The West Illinois Multimodal Project will add sidewalks to West Illinois and add/upgrade ramps to ADA requirements. In addition, a small roundabout will be installed at the intersection of Meridian Street and West Illinois and the existing signal will be removed. Bike facility markings will be placed on Meridian, Illinois and Girard ... Read more