In May 2024, the Bellingham City Council approved the Bellingham Bicycle Master Plan Update. The Plan identifies steps toward creating a safer, more connected network of bicycle facilities and supportive programs to encourage bicycling by all members of our community.
The updated Bicycle Master Plan identifies policies, projects and programs to achieve the following goals:
- Safety– Improve bicyclist and micromobiity user safety and comfort through well-designed bikeways and by promoting safe driving, walking and bicycling behaviors
- Equity– Build a network for people of all ages and abilities by prioritizing investments in underserved communities
- Connectivity– Complete a citywide network of bikeways that connect people of all ages and abilities to homes, jobs, shopping, schools, services, and recreational areas
- Increase Ridership– Increase the percentage of trips made by bicycle and micromobility to support Bellingham’s Climate Action Plan and promote a healthy Bellingham
In June 2019, Bellingham won the Governor’s Smart Community Award for Rapid Implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan and in December 2020, the League of American Bicyclists promoted Bellingham from a Silver to Gold Bicycle Friendly Community – 1 of only 2 in Washington State and 1 of only 34 in the United States.
Bicycle Improvement Requests, Education, and Resources
Bicycle Education
- 2019 Governor’s Award for Rapid Implementation of Bicycle Master Plan
- 2021-2024 Gold Bicycle Friendly Community Designation from the League of American Bicyclists
- Understanding Bikeways Signage & Street Markings
- How to Use a Two-Stage Turn Box Video
- How to Use Bike Boxes & Beyond Video
- How to Use a Hawk Crosswalk Signal Video
- How to Trigger a Green Light (on your bike)
- Bike Theft Prevention Program Video
- Understanding Bicycle Traffic Laws
