In October 2014, the Bellingham City Council approved the Bellingham Bicycle Master Plan. The Plan identifies steps toward creating a safe, connected network of bicycle facilities and supportive programs to encourage bicycling by all members of our community. 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 Silver to Gold Bicycle Friendly Community – 1 of only 2 in Washington State and 1 of only 34 in the United States.
Bicycle Master Plan October 13, 2014
- Cover, Acknowledgements, Table of Contents and Executive Summary (PDF)
- Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF)
- Chapter 2: Policies and Actions (PDF)
- Chapter 3: Bicycle Network Recommendations (PDF)
- Chapter 4: Design and Maintenance Guidance (PDF)
- Chapter 5: Program Recommendations (PDF)
- Chapter 6: Implementation (PDF)
Bicycle Master Plan Appendices
- Appendix A- Public Engagement (PDF)
- Appendix B- Prioritized Projects List (PDF)
- Appendix C- Further Study Needed (PDF)
- Appendix D- Cost Calculator (PDF)
- Appendix E- Design Considerations (PDF)
- Appendix F- Wayfinding (PDF)
- Appendix G- Crash Data Map (PDF)
- Appendix H – Bike Counts (PDF)
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
Bicycle Resources
- Bike Network Map (interactive)
- Bellingham Bikeways Illustrated
- Bellingham Bicycle Wayfinding Plan
- Parks Multiuse Trail Map
- 2014 Bicycle Master Plan Prioritization Sub-Scores Worksheet (PDF)
- Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts for 2008-2020 (PDF)
- Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Locations Map (PDF)
- Smart Trips
Contacts
City Transportation Planner
Chris Comeau
ccomeau@cob.org
(360) 778-7946
