Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington, with a population of about 120,000. Bellevue’s Comprehensive Plan acknowledges that anticipated growth in travel necessitates a multi-modal transportation approach that offers the public choices about how they travel within, to, and through Bellevue. The new Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan – adopted by City Council on 2/17/2009 - establishes the City’s overall vision. To plan, design, build, and maintain an integrated, comprehensive network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in collaboration with community stakeholders. In doing so, the City will advance the following objectives: • Provide transportation choices for those who can or wish to travel by foot or bicycle to destinations within their neighborhood, city, and the greater Eastside and region • Improve health and fitness, and enhance recreational benefits • Ensure that those in the community who cannot drive due to age, income or disability have mobility options • Provide a safe and accessible street environment for all users • Improve overall neighborhood livability • Support and enhance public transit use • Reduce air and noise pollution, energy use, and oil consumption • Support economic development