Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project

A small dam on a creek with a concrete culvert in the background where the creek goes under a road.
Project Overview The Squalicum Creek at Baker Creek Fish Passage Improvement Project (EN059) is part of the City’s strategic approach to fish barrier removal. Located where Squalicum and Baker Creeks meet, this project: Correcting the City-owned fish passage barrier on Squalicum Creek is a high priority based on the City’s Fish Barrier Prioritization and will benefit ... Read more

Padden Creek at 30th Street Fish Passage Improvement Project

An old culvert consisting of two metal pipes where a creek crosses under a road.
Project Overview The Padden Creek at 30th St. Fish Passage Improvement Project is part of a well-coordinated, strategic approach to fish barrier removal. This project will remove a City-owned fish passage barrier located where 30th Street crosses Padden Creek. Removing this barrier will make the crossing 100% passable for fish. This barrier is ranked as ... Read more

12th and Finnegan Multimodal Projects

Photo of an intersection, facing in front of a brick building in Fairhaven.
Project Overview This project will install a new traffic signal and Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons at key intersections in the Fairhaven area along with ADA improvements, new sidewalks and bike lane improvements. Construction will require lane closures and traffic delays along with dust and noise. Project Status – November 2023 This project kicked off in ... Read more

Westside Non-Motorized Improvements

Looking across an empty crosswalk on the road.
Project Overview The Westside Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ES563) will add and improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in 15 locations throughout Bellingham, primarily on the west side of town. The project includes improvements in the following areas: Project Status – January 2024 Construction started on September 11th beginning with restriping bike lanes on Cornwall and Eldridge. ... Read more

Lincoln-Maple Signal & Non-Motorized Improvements

Aerial view of the intersection at East Maple and Lincoln
Project Overview The Lincoln-Maple Signal & Non-Motorized Improvements Project (ET034) will construct a full traffic signal at Lincoln/E Maple to improve intersection operation and safety and break the 0.86-mile corridor in half by providing a protected pedestrian crossing. The scope of the project has been expanded to include other improvements in the corridor: Project Status ... Read more

West Illinois Multimodal Improvements

Aerial map showing red line along West Illinois
Project Overview The West Illinois Multimodal Project (ES561) add sidewalks to West Illinois and add and 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 ... Read more