The City of Bellevue has approved speed limit reductions on four busy streets.
Bellevue’s Transportation Department is downsizing speeds in line with its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2030.
Almost 90% of fatalities and serious injuries in the Bellevue area happen where speed limits are 30 mph or above.
Bellevue reducing speeds in 4 areas
This summer, staff will study the impact of lowering speeds near the Factoria Mall, Microsoft Campus, a portion of Northup Way, and Village Park Drive. By the end of the month, speeds will drop by 5 to 10 miles per hour at these four locations…