The City of Bellevue will convert the existing two-way stop to an all-way stop at intersection of NE 1st Street and 100th Avenue NE. These improvements were developed in response to recent crash history and repeated community concerns submitted to the Transportation department about the safety of people walking and driving through the intersection.
Project Description:
To improve safety for all users at the intersection, this project will:
- Add stop signs on 100th Ave NE on the north and south side of the intersection. Existing stop signs are on the east and west corners of NE 1st Street
- To support a clear and safe all-way stop, there will no longer be a separate lane for left turns from northbound 100th Avenue NE and from westbound NE 1st Street.
The all-way stop improvements will increase safety for people driving by eliminating the need for left-turning drivers to find gaps in traffic to make their turns. The intersection will also increase safety for people walking by bringing all vehicles to a stop, reducing vehicle speeds, and reducing the number of vehicle lanes that people must cross.
Background
The project was prompted by community accounts of frequent near misses at the intersection, including conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and between vehicles. Design work for this project was completed in 2024, and construction is expected to begin in summer or fall 2026 to coordinate with new striped bike lanes along 100th Avenue NE between Main Street and NE 1st Street. Combining both projects will minimize neighborhood impacts and make the most efficient use of funding and resources.
Timeline
- Summer 2026: Expected start of construction
- Spring-summer 2024: Design work completed