Events This Week

We enjoyed a robust discussion about walking at last week’s PNA meeting.  Here are 2 related events this week – celebrating walking & the projects that make walking safe, pleasurable & attractive.

Meador Ped Bridge Installed Today!

Construction work continues on the Meador extension of the Whatcom Creek Trail.  

See below to read how old toilets will be used in the project!

From the City website:

This project will provide on-street pedestrian facilities between Meador Avenue and Ellis Street including a pedestrian bridge over Whatcom Creek on Meador Ave. This project will provide the final on-street connection for the long-planned Whatcom Creek Trail system between Lake Whatcom and Bellingham.

Several low impact development strategies will be used for stormwater facilities and pavement options.  The City worked in collaboration with the Whatcom Housing Authority to recycle 400 old toilets by grinding them into sidewalk concrete aggregate, coined "Poticrete". The City will document sustainability best practices used throughout the project and apply for Greenroads Certification.

Walking Survey Online until June 15th

Bellingham Pedestrian Plan

The creation of the Bellingham Pedestrian Master Plan is currently underway.
 
You have the opportunity to help shape this plan by submitting comments & concerns regarding walking facilities through an online survey.  This survey can be accessed via the City of Bellingham Website at this link: 

http://www.cob.org/services/neighborhoods/community-planning/pedestrian/pedestrian-master-planning.aspx

"The Bellingham Pedestrian Master Plan is being developed during 2011 to help create a safe, well-connected and attractive walking environment for all members of the community," said Ted Carlson, Public Works Director.  The development of this plan will consist of four phases: assessing existing conditions, developing a vision for the plan, determining user needs and demands and developing the pedestrian network priorities.  
 
You are likely aware of areas that are functioning effectively and those that would benefit from improvement of some kind.  Input about walking conditions in your neighborhood and other Bellingham destinations are vital to the plan.
  

Phone access and paper comment forms are also available to those without internet access.
 
The first of two Community Meetings was held May 11^th. Residents who were not able to participate in the workshop can view the presentation on BTV10  at this link:  http://www.cob.org/services/education/btv10/index.aspx

For more information, visit cob.org/walk<http://www.cob.org/walk> or contact Kim Brown, Transportation Options Coordinator (kimbrown@cob.org<mailto:kimbrown@cob.org>, 778-7950). 

Help Make Walking Safe, Attractive & Connected in Bellingham

SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED SOON! 

You are invited to help shape our first Pedestrian Master Plan.

Pedestrian Master Plan Community Workshop
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bellingham Public Library Lecture Room
210 Central Avenue

Help identify improvements to ensure safe and pleasant walking facilities throughout Bellingham. 

Facilitator Dan Burden, Walkable and Livable Communities Institute Executive Director, will lead participants through activities and discussion to kick off the master planning process.

Please share this with others who may be interested.

Heather Higgins-Aanes
Education and Communications Coordinator
Public Works Department
210 Lottie St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Green Team

P: 360.778.7905 | F: 360.778.7901