James St. is the only north-south transportation corridor that could provide a low stress multimodal connection from the city core to the developing areas. Currently, James St. is a rural roadway with two asphalt paved lanes averaging 12-foot lane widths and no pedestrian or bicycle facilities.
Projects — TIB Project Information
TIB Project Information
City of Bellingham's James Street Multimodal Safety Improvements
C-W-156(004)-1
C-W-156(004)-1
James Street Multimodal Safety Improvements
Telegraph Rd to Gooding Ave
FY 2026 Complete Streets Program
Current Phase : Construction
Total TIB Funding : $950,000
County: Whatcom | Legislative District: 42 | Project Length: 0.00 | TIB Engineer: Chris Langhoff | Last Payment Date:
Project Information
| Lead Agency | BELLINGHAM |
| Funding Year | 2026 |
| Program | CSP |
| Current Phase | Construction |
| Legislative District | 42 |
| Congressional District | 2 |
| Federal Route Number | 5511 |
| Project Length | 0.00 mi. |
| ADT | 0 |
| Functional Class | Minor |
| Type of Work | Pedestrian |
| Project Contact | Dylan Casper |
| Contact Email | dtcasper@cob.org |
| TIB Engineer | Chris Langhoff |
| Last Payment Date | |
| Cultural Resource Assessment | CRA |
Project Schedule
| Target Date | Actual Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Selection Date | 11/22/2024 | |
| Delayed Project Date | 07/01/2027 | |
| DAHP Assessment Date | 10/21/2025 | |
| Predesign Approval | ||
| Design Approval | 03/01/2025 | 05/20/2025 |
| Bid Auth. Approval | 10/23/2025 | 10/28/2025 |
| Construction Approval | 12/15/2025 | 01/26/2026 |
| Project Closeout | 12/31/2026 | |
| Audit Date | ||
| Withdrawn Date |
Project Funding
| TIB Funds | Project Costs | |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design Study | 0 | 0 |
| Total Predesign | 0 | 0 |
| Special Study | 0 | 0 |
| Design | 0 | 0 |
| Right of Way | 0 | 0 |
| Total Design | 0 | 0 |
| Construction Engineering | 0 | 134,450 |
| Construction Contract | 950,000 | 3,831,785 |
| Other Construction | 0 | 0 |
| Total Construction | 950,000 | 3,966,235 |
| Total TIB Funding | 950,000 | 3,966,235 |
Local Funding Partners
| Funding Amount | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM | 3,016,235 | 76.0% |
| WSDOT Funding | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Local Funding | 3,016,235 | 76.0% |
Project Description
Construct multiuse pathway on west side identified in the 2019 James St. Multimodal Feasibility Study. Project will include a roadway overlay and reconstruction of unpassable fish barriers.
Existing Condition
Project Benefits
- Currently, James Street is a rural roadway with two asphalt lanes, lacking sidewalks, bike lanes, and proper stormwater management. The roads current design is inconsistent with future uses and needs as the northern portions of the City of Bellingham develop, creating safety and accessibility issues. The project will construct a 12-foot-wide bi-directional shared use path on the west side of James St., separated from vehicle traffic by a vegetated strip.
Project Pictures
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Project Delays
| Delay Type | Resolution Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
No delayed project history. |
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