In October 2014, the Bellingham City Council approved the 2014 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.

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 Education and Resources

• HAWK Crosswalk Signal
• View the crosswalk animation
• View this YouTube video on HAWK signals
• Bikeways
• Bikeways Signage & Street Markings
• Bike Boxes & Beyond Video
• Bike Tour of New Facilities (PDF)
• Interactive Bike Map
• How to trigger a green light (on your bike)
• Bellingham Bicycle Wayfinding Plan
• Bike Route Map (print version)
• Parks Multiuse Trail Map
• Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Requests (PDF)
• Bike Theft Prevention Program
• Bicycle Traffic Laws

       Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Data

• 2008-2017​ Count Totals
• EverybodyBIKE

More Information

Please contact City Transportation Planner Chris Comeau for more information at ccomeau@cob.org or (360) 778-7946.