Residential, Downtown Streets to 20 mph

Legacy automated check: the original source text was not preserved. These earlier verdicts have not passed the current publication checks and may contain errors. Source: original document ↗

• ✓
  Bellingham Police Department has changed speed limits on residential and downtown streets to 20 mph“Drivers will begin seeing new 20 mph speed limit signs throughout Bellingham starting Tuesday, August 25, as the City lowers speed limits on residential streets and throughout downtown.”
• ⚠
  The change is effective September 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
• ⚠
  The change aligns with the city's ongoing traffic safety initiativesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
• ✓
  The city's traffic safety initiatives aim to reduce vehicle speeds in areas with high pedestrian activity“Slower speeds give drivers more time to react and significantly reduce the likelihood that a crash will result in a serious injury or death. Research consistently shows that even small reductions in speed can make a meaningful difference, especially for people walking or biking. Slowing down in neighborhoods and other places where people walk, bike, and gather can reduce the risk of serious crashes and make streets safer for everyone.”
• ⚠
  The department notes this adjustment follows a review of traffic patternsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
• ⚠
  The department notes this adjustment follows a review of safety dataNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
• ⚠
  Residents are reminded to adhere to the new speed limitsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
• ✓
  The new speed limits are intended to ensure safety for pedestrians and cyclists in these zones“The changes are intended to reduce serious crashes and create safer streets for people walking, biking and driving.”