Published August 27 2015
The city's Transportation Department is asking the public to identify unsafe conditions or behaviors in Bellevue's walking and bicycling network. Information gathered through a "wiki" mapping survey will be used to address locations where problems occur. Participate in the survey.
The online survey, which will be available through Oct. 31, allows users to locate a less than perfect spot on a map, describe and evaluate the issue using a menu of options, choose a solution, make additional comments and upload a photo of the location if desired.
The information eventually could lead to improvements. A broad cross-section of stakeholders and city staff will consider the input and develop action strategies to potentially address locations and corridors where problems frequently occur.
Mapping where people notice hazardous conditions or behavior is just one of the tasks identified in Bellevue's Pedestrian and Bicycle Implementation Initiative.
The survey tool is meant to help transportation staff design facilities, develop education programs and deploy enforcement activities to address safety issues. It is not intended to replace the city's MyBellevue mobile app and portal, which is used to report maintenance issues such as potholes, and to request services.