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Bellevue is lowering the speed limit on local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph“Increase Text Size Decrease Text Size Print New signs going up as soon as Aug. 24The City of Bellevue is lowering the speed limit on local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph, effective immediately upon new sign installation, expected to start Monday, Aug. 24.”
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The speed limit change is effective immediately upon installation of new signs“effective immediately upon new sign installation, expected to start Monday, Aug. 24.”
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The speed limit change starts on Monday, Aug. 24“The City of Bellevue is lowering the speed limit on local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph, effective immediately upon new sign installation, expected to start Monday, Aug. 24.”
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There is no warning period for the speed limit change“There is no warning period for this change.”
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The city will install 360 new 20-mph signs“In total, 360 20-mph signs will be installed, along with 190 pavement markings.”
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The city will install 190 pavement markings“Approximately 325 signs will replace existing signs and 35 new sign locations will be added. Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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325 signs will replace existing signs“Approximately 325 signs will replace existing signs and 35 new sign locations will be added.”
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35 new locations will be added for signs“Approximately 325 signs will replace existing signs and 35 new sign locations will be added.”
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North Bellevue neighborhoods including Lake Hills will be first to receive the signs“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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North Bellevue neighborhoods including Northeast Bellevue will be first to receive the signs“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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North Bellevue neighborhoods including Crossroads will be first to receive the signs“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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North Bellevue neighborhoods including Wilburton will be first to receive the signs“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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North Bellevue neighborhoods including Bridle Trails will be first to receive the signs“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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North Bellevue neighborhoods including Northwest Bellevue will be first to receive the signs“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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Other neighborhoods will receive the signs later this year“Neighborhoods in north Bellevue (Lake Hills, Northeast Bellevue, Crossroads, Wilburton, Bridle Trails and Northwest Bellevue) will be the first to get the new signs, with the remaining neighborhoods planned for later this year.”
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The change follows a City Council ordinance passed in October 2024“After hearing community feedback about lowering the local street speed limit, the City Council passed an ordinance in October 2024 to lower the speed limit on local roads to 20 mph.”
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The change aims to address speeding“Speeding on local streets is the top concern heard from residents regarding traffic safety in Bellevue. And speeding continues to remain a top contributing factor to fatal and serious-injury collisions in Bellevue as well.”
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Speeding is a top resident concern“Speeding on local streets is the top concern heard from residents regarding traffic safety in Bellevue.”
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Speeding is a contributing factor to serious collisions“Speeding on local streets is the top concern heard from residents regarding traffic safety in Bellevue. And speeding continues to remain a top contributing factor to fatal and serious-injury collisions in Bellevue as well.”
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The city reports a 19% reduction in high-end speeding in tested zones“Eastgate, the largest 20 mph zone to date, experienced a 19% reduction in high-end speeding without additional enforcement by police.”
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The 19% reduction in high-end speeding is in tested zones like Eastgate“Eastgate, the largest 20 mph zone to date, experienced a 19% reduction in high-end speeding without additional enforcement by police.”
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The speed limit change in Eastgate reduced vehicles going over 30 mph“Eastgate, the largest 20 mph zone to date, experienced a 19% reduction in high-end speeding without additional enforcement by police.”
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The $700,000 project is funded by the Neighborhood Safety, Connectivity and Congestion Levy“The estimated cost of the project is approximately $700,000. Funding comes from the Neighborhood Safety, Connectivity and Congestion Levy.”