Project Topic: Urban Villages

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 – November 2024 All improvements are complete. We are continuing to collect data and public input related ... 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

Parkview Safe Routes to School

Group of school-aged girls crossing the street at a crosswalk
Project Overview The Parkview Safe Routes to School Project (ES560) will add key regional sidewalks on Coolidge, Indiana, Cornwall and Vallette Street along with improvements along West Illinois. The project will also add a flashing beacon and crosswalk at Vallette Street. This project improves pedestrian and driver safety along a route to Parkview Elementary School ... Read more

F Street Crossing

​​​​​​​​Project Overview As part of ongoing efforts to create railway “Quiet Zones,” work began in April 2023 on another in-City railroad crossing – F Street at Roeder. This project improves safety of the F Street railroad crossing for trains, vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Project benefits include: This project is funded by Federal RAIL Funds and ... Read more

Meridian-Girard Multimodal Safety Improvements

​​​​​​​​​​​Project Overview:​ Bike Lanes, ADA upgrades, Roundabout  ​​ In 2019, Public Works commissioned the West Illinois Street Multimodal Corridor Traffic Study to examine the pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular improvement needs on the West Illinois Street corridor from Sunset Drive to Lynn Street. The study included specific operational analysis of the Meridian/Illinois intersection as an existing traffic signal ... Read more

Waypoint Park & Waterfront Trail

Description This project is a continuation of the award-winning Waypoint Park and will complete the waterfront trail connection from Roeder Avenue to Laurel Street.  Coordination with other agencies and the adjoining property owners will also be required to ensure a seamless and integrated design with private development and other public spaces and plazas connecting to ... Read more
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