Transportation is sustainable, reliable and predictable. Mode choices are abundant, clean and safe.
Bellevue offers a multitude of transportation options, with a commitment to Vision Zero and emphasis on reliable, predictable and sustainable travel options for everyone from all walks of life. Bellevue is well-connected to the region via roads, trails and transit. The transportation network is well-maintained to provide safe travel in neighborhoods, to schools, to health and wellbeing services and to Bellevue’s bustling entertainment, shopping and commercial centers.
Regional road capacity handles the movement of goods and vehicles, limiting the impact on neighborhoods from cut-through traffic. A state-of-the-art intelligent transportation system provides a predictable travel experience to improve mobility, increase safety, and reduce emissions.
As Bellevue’s roadway network approaches full build-out, alternative modes of travel to private vehicle trips continue to grow. Public transportation is ample, with seamless, reliable connections and a variety of services, including regional high-capacity transit, local bus service, and park-and-ride facilities. Access to transit continues to expand with micromobility options, taxis and ride-sharing services. Robust walking and biking networks provide safe and enjoyable ways to get around the city. Bellevue advances equity through transportation so that all individuals, irrespective of their backgrounds, can traverse the city safely and feel a sense of belonging.
Objectives
3.1 Deliver capital projects and programs that address the growth of the city, support accessibility and sustainability, capacity to handle movement, and provide equitable services for all travelers in Bellevue with performance targets in the Mobility Implementation Plan as a gauge.
3.2 Eliminate fatal and serious injury collisions through the application of the Safe System Approach, with a particular focus on enhancing the safety of walking and biking near schools.
3.3 Provide a high level of proactive maintenance to protect the city's transportation facility investments. Be a leader in innovation and connectivity through support of the expansion of next generation wireless technology and the integration of autonomous, connected, electric and shared vehicles into the transportation system of Bellevue.
3.4 Expand travel choices and equitable access through improved transit service, new modes such as shuttles and micromobility, and safer, connected facilities for people walking and biking.
3.5 Diversify the use of our roadways and curb environment to balance the needs of all daily users and to create opportunities for placemaking, gathering and community building.
3.6 Work with regional partners to complete critical regional transportation infrastructure projects to provide reliable multimodal connections into and out of Bellevue.
3.7 Assure our transportation facilities, both new and existing, are physically accessible for all users.