The document summarizes a study conducted by the City of Bellingham, WA on connectivity metrics. It establishes the importance of connectivity as a metric to evaluate transportation networks. The study analyzed connectivity in Bellingham's 16 concurrency service areas, with a focus on areas 9 and 14. The study found that a proposed new arterial called the Birchwood Connector would significantly improve connectivity and access to major destinations like the hospital by providing an alternative to the barrier caused by Interstate 5. The document recommends next steps like revising connectivity metrics, adding it to impact fee programs, and preparing pedestrian and bicycle system plans.