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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
The month of May has ushered in Bike Month! While things started off quite nice with a 90 degree day, things have since turned a little damp, but that’s no excuse! It’s time to dust off the bike, pump up the tires and get outside for a ride. Thanks to… [ Keep reading ]
Just in time for National Bike Month, Broadway’s Protected Bike Lane opens Wednesday morning, May 7. The protected bike lane, a design feature of the First Hill Streetcar project, helps cyclists avoid streetcar tracks and creates a facility where people of all ages and abilities can ride a bike. The… [ Keep reading ]
One of the great things about working for the City and Department of Transportation is creating a network of streets that not only move people, but help build community and strengthen our great neighborhoods. On Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM, at Thornton Creek School (7711 43rd Avenue NE) we’ll… [ Keep reading ]
This Saturday, April 26, SDOT is celebrating “Day of Play” with students at Olympic Hills Elementary in Lake City. Volunteers from Feet First, Cascade Bicycle Club, and Lake City Neighborhood Greenways will be on hand to provide free bike helmets and fittings, bicycle safety training, healthy snacks and fun prizes. … [ Keep reading ]
