Bellevue is preparing to adopt its 2026–2045 Transportation Facilities Plan (TFP), a 20-year roadmap that outlines how the city plans to improve mobility for drivers, cyclists, transit riders, and pedestrians. The plan, expected to be approved in late 2025, identifies 70 transportation projects designed to expand roads and intersections, upgrade sidewalks, and add new bike and pedestrian facilities.
Much of the work will focus on high-growth areas including Downtown Bellevue, BelRed, and Eastgate, where population and business activity are projected to rise over the next two decades.
The TFP serves as a link between Bellevue’s long-term transportation vision and the city’s 6-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which funds specific projects. Updated regularly, the plan helps ensure that investments align with community needs and available resources.
Some projects fall under Impact Fee Programs, which allow the city to use fees from new development to fund infrastructure improvements. This approach helps maintain balance between growth and traffic demand.
Environmental factors are also part of the planning process. While roadway expansions can increase stormwater runoff and noise, they may also ease congestion and reduce emissions from idling vehicles. In addition, the plan calls for improvements to Bellevue’s pedestrian and bicycle networks to make active travel safer and more accessible.
The current TFP (2022–2033) was adopted in 2022. The upcoming 2026–2045 version builds on that foundation, preparing Bellevue’s transportation system for future growth while aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability for everyone who travels through the city.
