Bellevue Lowers Neighborhood Speed Limits to 20 MPH
Bellevue, Washington, has started installing new speed limit signs on local streets, lowering the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph in various neighborhoods including NE and NW Bellevue, Crossroads, Bridle Trails, Lake Hills, and Wilburton.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 25, 2026 —
Bellevue, Washington, is implementing a reduction in neighborhood speed limits, with new signage being installed to reflect a decrease from 25 mph to 20 mph.
The change affects several residential areas across the city, including neighborhoods in NE and NW Bellevue, Crossroads, Bridle Trails, Lake Hills, and Wilburton.
The initiative aims to enhance safety within these communities by reducing potential vehicle speeds on local streets. The installation of the new signs is currently underway.
Specific details regarding the timeline for the completion of all sign installations or the exact start date of enforcement were not provided. The contractor responsible for the installations was also not named.
The reduction in speed limits is a measure intended to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, as well as to create quieter and more livable residential environments.
Residents in the affected neighborhoods can expect to see the updated speed limit signs appearing on their local roadways in the coming weeks. Further information on the city’s traffic calming measures can be obtained through official city channels.
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