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Walking and Biking in Bellevue

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Cyclist in Bellevue

City staff work to make Bellevue a good place for biking and walking. ChooseYourWayBellevue.org is a one-stop resource for all alternatives to solo driving in Bellevue, including walking and biking.

For information on walking and biking in Bellevue, or questions relating to sidewalk and bike facility maintenance, please refer to the following links:

(NEW) Pedestrian & Bicycle Count Report, Fall 2009: A snapshot of pedestrian and bicycle usage at 13 sites throughout the city on Sept. 29, 2009.
Bike Bellevue, a group on MapMyRide.com, presents preferred routes around the city, plotted on a topographical map, along with elevation and narrative descriptions.
2009 Bike Map: Features good cycling routes, including off-street paths, as well as safety tips.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan, approved in 2009.
Pilot study for Sharrows Project on 161st Avenue Southeast, published in March 2009. Sharrows are a relatively new type of pavement marking intended to enhance safety for street users, particularly bicyclists.
Child Bicycle Safety Brochure
To report a situation that may endanger pedestrians or bicyclists, make an online transportation maintenance request or call the Utilities maintenance hotline at 425-452-7840.
Keeping It Neighborly explains how residents are expected to maintain and help keep clear of obstructions the sidewalks in front of their properties.
Downtown Bellevue Bike Rack map: Secure bike parking throughout downtown. Indoor bike parking and a spacious restroom for changing clothes can be found in the Rider Services Building at the Bellevue Transit Center (Northeast Sixth Street between 108th and 110th avenues). To recommend placement of a new bike rack, e-mail Kevin McDonald.

Videos

Commuter Connection
Biking in Bellevue
Bike Rack Installation
Bike Safety Fair in Bellevue
Bike Safety Video by Bellevue Police Department: To view the video, click on the preceding Bike Safety Video link, find the "It’s Your City" program for Aug. 13, 2008; click the "Video" link on the right side of the page; then click on the "Bike Safety" segment on the right side of the page.

To activate a traffic signal when on a bike
Traffic signal activation diagram You don't have to push a pedestrian button to get a traffic signal to change for you on your bike. Stop on the "X" mark to change the signal. If you encounter a signal that does not change for you, make an online transportation maintenance request or call the Signal Shop at 425-452-6950.

Contact Information

Transportation
450 110th Ave. NE
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
Contact: Franz Loewenherz
Phone: 425-452-4077
E-mail: FLoewenherz@bellevuewa.gov

Related Links

Mountain to Sound Greenway External Web Link