The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center has designated Bellevue a Silver “Walk Friendly Community” for its walkability initiatives and programs. The designation, awarded from bronze to platinum, is given to applicant communities that have demonstrated a commitment to improving and sustaining walkability and pedestrian safety through comprehensive programs, plans and policies, according to a city news release.

Each community receives a “report card” that evaluates its walkability based on five E’s – engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation.