FAQs • Bothell WA • CivicEngage

Can the City do something to reduce cut through traffic in my neighborhood?: The City temporarily suspended its Traffic Calming Program, along with other non-mission-critical programs and services, after the economic recession reduced its revenues. Information about how neighbors can work together to improve traffic issues in their neighborhood is available on our Traffic Calming Program page.

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1. How does the City pay for transportation projects?: We use federal and state grants combined with City revenue from real estate taxes and transportation fees paid by private development in the City. The use of transportation impact fees is regulated in Bothell Municipal Code.
Chapter 17.045 Transportation Impact Fees.

2. Who do I contact about traffic issues or concerns?: Please see FAQs first before submitting a Customer Action Request.

3. Where should I report a traffic signal malfunction or traffic light timing issues?: Please Call 911 right away to report a damaged or malfunctioning traffic signal. For timing issues, please submit a Customer Action Request.

4. Why are there cameras on top of some of the traffic signals?: The cameras communicate the presence of approaching vehicles to the traffic signal controller. The traffic signal controller responds by changing the signal to allow traffic movement as appropriate. Some intersections, where you don't see cameras, use vehicle detection loops embedded in the pavement to communicate to the traffic signal controller.

5. Where can I learn about the City's plans to reduce traffic accidents at a particular location?: The City's plans for transportation improvements can be found in the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which is updated annually. As funding becomes available, projects are included in the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP), a seven-year financial plan and needs assessment that identifies and prioritizes funding for capital improvements, including transportation projects. If the location you are concerned about is not in the CFP, capital funds are not available for the project. However, please contact Jamal Mahmoud, Transportation Engineer at 425-806-6772 with your safety concern.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

6. How do I request the City install a marked crosswalk at my intersection?

The City of Bothell developed criteria to determine when and where a crosswalk should be installed. These criteria are based on Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Due to budget impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, only those crosswalks under specific funded capital transportation projects in the Capital Facility Plan was funded. Please refer to the Capital Facility Plan.

If you have a specific crosswalk not included in any of the listed transportation projects, please feel free to submit a Customer Action Request.

7. How do I get a sidewalk in my neighborhood?

The City-funded sidewalk/walkway program has prioritized sidewalk projects, which will be constructed as funds allow. Funds for the program are limited.

We maintain a database of ranked sidewalk gap locations and pursue funding and construction per the Safe School Walk Routes (SSWR) Taskforce priorities. The ranked sidewalk list is available in the SSWR Taskforce Report.

If the sidewalk is not on the SSWR Taskforce Report, please submit a Customer Action Request through City of Bothell website.

8. How do I request the City lower the speed limit on my street?: Speed limits on Bothell streets are established on the basis of engineering and traffic investigation, and are rarely changed. Please contact Jamal Mahmoud, Transportation Engineer, at 425-806-6772 for more information. See Bothell Municipal Code Chapter 10.35 Speed Regulations.

9. How do I get pedestrian ramps in my neighborhood street?: All new private developments and City-funded projects include pedestrian ramps. In addition, City-funded capital projects include upgrades to ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Those projects are listed in the Capital Facilities Plan. If your neighborhood street is not among the projects listed in the plan, funding is not currently available to install pedestrian ramps in your neighborhood.

10. How do I get a stop sign put up at an intersection?: To request a stop sign, please submit a Customer Action Request. The purpose of the stop sign is to regulate traffic flow, not to calm down traffic.

11. How do I request the City install bikeways in my neighborhood?: As funding becomes available, the City will add improvements to the bike routes designated in King County Bike Map and the Snohomish County Area Bicycling and Trail Map. The City recommends bicyclists use the designated routes, many of which have been improved to better accommodate bicycles.

12. How do I request that a bus stop be added or moved?

To request a bus stop addition or change, please contact the transit company that serves the location:

Sound Transit (serves King and Snohomish Counties)
206-398-5000

King County Metro (serves King County)
206-553-3000

Community Transit (serves Snohomish County)
425-353-7433

13. Can the City do something to reduce cut through traffic in my neighborhood?: The City temporarily suspended its Traffic Calming Program, along with other non-mission-critical programs and services, after the economic recession reduced its revenues. Information about how neighbors can work together to improve traffic issues in their neighborhood is available on our Traffic Calming Program page.

14. How do I get parking revisions on my street?: To request parking revisions, please submit a Customer Action Request. Requests for parking revisions on City streets are based on a function of the roadway classification and roadway width.

15. How can I get my street re-striped?: The City of Bothell has an annual street striping program. If you feel your street needs to be re-striped or refreshed, please submit a Customer Action Request through City of Bothell website.