Bicycles

and Scooters

Use these resources to unlock more active commutes for your employees.

Laws and Regulations

Bellevue Micromobility Law - The City of Bellevue’s Micromobility page highlights planning and policies for e-bikes, scooters, and other small mobility options to expand safe, sustainable travel choices.

Washington State and Bellevue Law - This summary provides key Washington State bicycle laws and Bellevue-specific requirements, including traffic rules, equipment standards, and safety guidelines for bicyclists.

How-tos:

  • Bike Classes at Cascade - Cascade Bicycle Club offers a variety of classes for all adults including Women & Non-Binary people, e-bike riders, employee groups, and individuals

  • WSDOT Bicyclist laws & safety - Learn about bicycle definitions, bicyclist-related laws, bicycle helmet requirements, and safety tips for bicyclists and drivers.

  • King County Bikes & Transit - King County Metro’s Bikes & Transit page explains how riders can bring bicycles on buses, trains, and other transit services, including guidelines, tips, and storage options.

  • How to activate a signal while on a bike - This graphic shows cyclists how to activate traffic signals when riding a bike in Bellevue.

  • Helmets | Bellevue City Code 11.60.090 - Bellevue City Code 11.60.090 requires all bicyclists and passengers to wear approved helmets.

  • City of Bellevue Bike Etiquette [PDF] - This handout outlines Bellevue’s biking rules of the road, including helmet requirements, sidewalk and crosswalk rights, e-bike restrictions, yielding to pedestrians, obeying traffic laws, and required lights for night riding.

Bike Facilities and Best Practices

Bike Parking Resources - The League of American Bicyclists’ Bike Parking Resources shares best practices, guidelines, and tools for creating secure, accessible, and e-bike friendly parking.

Low-Cost Ways to Improve Bike Culture at Work - PeopleForBikes outlines simple, low-cost strategies for businesses to support biking at work, from better parking to fostering a bike-friendly office culture.

Bringing Bike Infrastructure to Your Business: The Ultimate Guide - GoCommute’s Ultimate Guide explains how businesses can build bike infrastructure, like parking, repair stations, and showers, to boost employee health, sustainability, and workplace culture.

Digital Copy

Use copy to promote bike commuting benefits and tips on websites, digital boards, employee emails, newsletters, and other media.

Flyer

Print and display at worksites or hand out to your employees to promote biking benefits, tips, and resources.

Flyer for benefits of Bike commutes
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Graphics

Use digital graphics to spread the word about vanpooling tips and benefits. They can be used on websites, digital boards, employee emails, newsletters, and more.

Bike for a Better Commute. Bike Commuting Tips: Combine cycling with riding transit; Get rewarded for your bike rides with Choose Your Way Bellevue rewards program; Read up on WA state bike laws and safety tips
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Bike for a Better Commute. Reduce Stress, Save Money, Get Active, Explore your community, and cut your carbon footprint
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