Bellingham Bicycle Master Plan Open House

If you are concerned about bicycle safety on Lincoln Street due changes from the new development site, you are welcome to attend the Bicycle Master Plan Open House meeting on Thurs. Feb 20 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Whatcom Middle School.

The Bicycle Master Plan proposes adding more than 125 miles of bicycle lanes to Bellingham streets over the upcoming 25 years. The purpose of the plan is to design safe bicycle lanes in each Bellingham neighborhood in which experienced and non-experiences bicyclists can access any of part of the city.

Goals of the plan include:

-Promoting bicycling, walking and driving safety

-Encouraging Bellingham residents and visitors to use bike transportation to remain active and improve the environment

-Creating a variety of bikeways that allow residents to access all parts of the city by bicycle

-Making Bellingham a more bike-friendly city and community

Design for the plan has been influenced by public comments from residents and focus groups. The current draft of the plan is now available for public review before the open house.

Residents who wish to voice comments to the city regarding the Bicycle Master Plan must do so before Mar. 7.