The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board is seeking new members The Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (SBAB) is accepting applications for new members to advise the City on the concerns and needs of the growing bicycling community. The volunteer board, which was created by Seattle City Council in 1977, plays an influential… [ Keep reading ]
Today is Bike to Work day! Need to drop your kids off at school? Take them with you by bike! Show your kids how to plan a comfortable route and drop them off at school on your way to work. Biking is fun and it’s not just for kids! Throughout… [ Keep reading ]
Warm weather, Bike to Work competitions and improving bike infrastructure seem to be attracting more people to jump on their bikes. Tuesday, Seattle hit an all-time high with 6,088 people crossing the Fremont Bridge on bikes. And this wasn’t the only location experiencing high bike volumes. Spokane Street had its … [ Keep reading ]
Have you been to Capitol Hill lately and seen the low lying loops along Broadway? The burly blue barricade? What are they? Where’d they come from? What are they for? They’re called “bollards,” and they’ve been placed along the newly opened Broadway Protected Bike Lane to help drivers identify the… [ Keep reading ]
Biking to work this month? Why not ride your bike on the fancy new shared-use trail located at the south end of downtown? The Washington State Department of Transportartion recently opened this brand new connection between South Atlantic Street and South King Street – just in-time for Bike to Work month. Features include:… [ Keep reading ]
Are you a seasoned veteran or a newbie rider?! It’s time to celebrate Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 16. Bike to Work Day is an annual event and has been used to inspire many folks to try riding to work for the first time. Biking to work can… [ Keep reading ]
In celebration of Bike Month and perfect springtime weather, we’re hosting coffee chats around the city to hear what YOU think we can do to encourage more walking and biking in your neighborhoods. 1. Complete a fast and easy online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/neighborhoodgreenways 2. Stop by for Free Coffee: Saturday,… [ Keep reading ]
We’ve blogged extensively about Corridor Safety Projects over the years including projects on Aurora Avenue N and our latest effort on Lake City Way. With these projects come signs alerting drivers that a “Traffic Safety Project” is occuring on the roadway. But these projects address much more than just “traffic” safety, they address… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know they have already started? Bicycle Sunday is one of the oldest open streets events in the country, a time honored tradition that makes our City so great! Hundreds of people flock to the street to enjoy one of Seattle’s most beautiful streets without cars. Lake… [ Keep reading ]
On Mother’s Day, if you dine at a participating Waterfront restaurant, take an Argosy Cruise, ride the Great Wheel, or visit the Seattle Aquarium you can receive a free parking voucher at one of six off-street parking garages/lots. Parking vouchers are good for up to 4 hours, from 9 a.m. to… [ Keep reading ]
