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Bellevue Council approves temporary sidewalk waiver for Bellevue University despite accessibility concerns
Summary
The council approved a temporary waiver allowing Bellevue University’s winding, on-campus sidewalk to substitute for a street-front sidewalk on Harbell/Galvin Road. Council members voiced concern about future pedestrian connections and library access but ultimately voted to approve the waiver.
The Bellevue City Council on May 6, 2025, approved a temporary waiver allowing Bellevue University’s internal winding sidewalk to substitute for a street-front sidewalk along Harbell/Galvin Road near the library site.
Councilwoman Collins moved to approve Item 16n (temporary waiver of sidewalk construction with Bellevue University); the motion was seconded by Councilman Burns and carried unanimously. The waiver is temporary under the city’s ordinance, meaning the city can later require construction of a street-front sidewalk if circumstances change.
Councilman Preister pressed staff and expressed concern…
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