Project Overview
Critical utility repairs and upgrades are needed along this corridor between 10th Street and 24th Street. To maximize project benefits and improve safety for everyone, once utility upgrades are complete, the City is planning to implement high-priority projects highlighted in the 2024 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan updates for this corridor. It will also upgrade curb ramps for ADA compliance and improve lighting on the street. We’re combining these high-priority improvements to minimize environmental impacts and reduce costs.
Harris Ave Priorities Survey accepting input through Nov 15
The project team evaluated several possible designs and has narrowed them to two finalists. As we weigh the pros and cons of each option, we are balancing key priorities such as project cost, impacts to nearby properties, safety improvements, on‑street parking, placemaking opportunities, and consistency with City plans. Your input is critical to this process. Until November 15, please visit our Harris Avenue Engage Bellingham page to learn about the two options and share your input using the provided Survey and Questions tools.
Project Status Fall 2026
The City has a consultant under contract for the study and design work. The project team has completed an initial review of design alternatives and is soliciting community input before selecting which option will move into design. We are aiming to construct this project in 2030.
Funding
This project is currently shown as partially funded by the Street Fund in the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
Resources
Contact
General project questions: AskPW@cob.org
Media inquiries: pwmedia@cob.org
Project Engineer
Jessica Bennett, PE
jjbennett@cob.org
