The City of Seattle’s 2012 Summer Streets program kicks off in Ballard and Alki this weekend, providing Seattleites an opportunity to enjoy local streets in a different way. The city is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to transform the heart of Ballard into a bike block party. As the first… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever thought about riding your bike to work for fun or exercise? There no better time than Friday, May 18. It is Bike to Work Day and thousands of bikers will be hitting the road and commuting by two wheels rather than four! Bike to Work Day is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle artist Jen Dixon will create and install a new artwork as part of the Linden Avenue North Complete Street Project, to be located on the eastern side of the street within 13200 and 13500 blocks of Linden Avenue North. Dixon’s artwork, Playland, will consist of repurposed SDOT… [ Keep reading ]
A new online treasure is now available. Whether you are a frequent rider, average rider, or occasional rider, your guide to navigating Seattle by bike has arrived. Seattleites are familiar with our popular print bike maps (118,500 maps were distributed in 2011) and now you can plan your trip using… [ Keep reading ]
Bike Works’16th Annual Kids Bike Swap is This Saturday! If your kid needs a bigger bike, stop by Bike Works’ Bike Swap on May 12th, 2012, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Rainier Community Center (4600 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118). This event is an opportunity for… [ Keep reading ]
When you think of Seattle’s waterfront, what comes to mind? Do you recall Seattle’s central waterfront way back when? Remember the seawall being built in the 1930s? Have memories of important or special times, people, or events? The City of Seattle is collecting stories to celebrate the history of the… [ Keep reading ]
Warmer weather and sunnier days aren’t all bike commuters have to look forward to in May. Join Commute Seattle this Friday for the 2nd Annual Bikes & Bagels in Downtown. When: May 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Where: McGraw Square (5th and Stewart) There will be free bagels, cream… [ Keep reading ]
Through the Bridging the Gap Transportation levy the Seattle Department of Transportation is working to replace those old, faded hard to read street name signs across the city. Crews are focusing on the arterial streets; however as more and more signs are replaced along main thoroughfares they are working to… [ Keep reading ]
Enjoy picturesque views, have great food at one of several participating restaurants on the waterfront, visit the Seattle Aquarium, or take your mom on an Argosy Cruise and get up to four hours of free parking. The Washington State Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are teaming up… [ Keep reading ]
Out for Sustainability partnered with the City of Seattle, Starbucks and volunteer-based organizations in a spectacular “Earth Gay” event for Earth Day, April 22nd 2012. More than 300 volunteers got to work bringing new life to almost a mile of Westlake Avenue N’s biking and pedestrian trail, restored urban forest… [ Keep reading ]
