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Using the bicycle for transportation can be beneficial on
many levels. It's healthy for you and the environment; it
reduces traffic and parking congestion and allows for more
accessible communities.
Commute Route Alerts
Construction projects can cause temporary problems for bicyclists. When we
hear about a location that is noteworthy, we will try to post it here.
Know of another spot? Send the details to our Webmaster.
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I-90 Homer M Hadley Bridge
Seattle-Mercer Island |
The work will require an around the clock closure of the westbound mainline, as well as a portion of the bike and
pedestrian path, from July 5 - 28, 2009.
WSDOT will be constructing two temporary bridges, one at each end of the floating bridge, to maintain access for bicyclists and pedestrians during construction. Cyclists must dismount and walk across the temporary bridges.
The temporary bridges will be closed once during construction for approximately eight hours while a crane lifts the new expansion joints into place. Advance notice will be given so cyclists can prepare.
The closure of the express lanes in May will not affect the path.
More info at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/I90
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Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle |
Seattle City Light
continues work on the 200-foot steel tower that the Burke Gilman Trail passes under,
which means trail closures in July and August.
The closure schedule:
The closures will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting
Wednesday, July 8, and should be completed by Friday, July 17. Work
will not be done on weekends and the trail will be open and unaffected
during non-working times.
The trail will be closed between Fremont Ave. N. and Phinney Ave. N.,
so--westbound cyclists should detour to 34th at Stone Way.
The final closing of the trail for this project will occur in August.
More information or anyone wishing direct notification can email mike.eagan@seattle.gov to get on the list.
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S. Royal Brougham Way
Seattle
WSDOT SR 519 Intermodal Access Project
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Until late Spring 2010, Crews will be working on S. Royal Brougham Way between First Avenue S. and Fourth Avenue S.
to construct new off ramps from I-5 and I-90 and a new overpass on S. Royal Brougham Way.
S. Royal Brougham Way is closed to vehicles except during games or events at Safeco or Qwest fields.
The north sidewalk is open for pedestrians and cyclists.
Another alternative is the north sidewalk of Edgar Martinez Way/Fourth Avenue ramp and King Street.
Cyclists can use these routes between First Avenue S. and Fourth Avenue S. to avoid both trains and construction on S. Royal Brougham Way.
Be warned though, that there are NO curb ramps off the sidewalk at the 4th Ave & Edgar Martinez Way intersection.
Once construction is complete in Spring 2010 there will be new bike lanes on the Royal Brougham overpass
(no more waiting for trains) and on sections of Third Avenue S. and S. Royal Brougham Way.
For more info: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr519.
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Second Avenue
Pike St to
Jackson St
Seattle |
Construction Begins Week of June 22 through the Fall of 2009 on Second Avenue - Pike Street to
Jackson Street
Expect Lane Closures and Parking Restrictions
This project will provide new concrete panels and reconstructed areas of
roadway, upgraded curb ramps, sidewalk repair, restriping of lane markings
and minor drainage improvements.
Project Contacts:
Sara Wilson, Community Communications Officer, (206) 795-3066
George Frost, Public Outreach Coordinator, george.frost@seattle.gov, (206)
615-0786
SDOT website
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East Duwamish Waterway Bridge, Seattle
The bridge crosses the East Duwamish Waterway on SW Spokane Street just west of E Marginal Way S.
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During construction the sidewalk on the south side (eastbound direction) of the bridge will be
closed for the entire duration of this project and also during the construction of the
East Marginal Way Grade Separation funded and managed by the Port of Seattle.
The bridge will remain open to traffic throughout the construction period,
with two westbound lanes and one eastbound lane open during peak travel times.
During non-peak nighttime hours or weekends, the bridge may occasionally be
further reduced to one lane in each direction.
Construction begins April 23, 2009 and is anticipated to end in February 2010.
More info at SDOT website,
or contact Maribel Cruz, SDOT Project Communications at (206) 684-7963.
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| Hwy 169 Green River Bridge |
SR 169 is closed at the Kummer Bridge over the Green River as of 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.
It will remain closed for up to six months for extensive repairs.
More info at: WSDOT website.
Projected to reopen: July 2009.
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| John Wayne Trail Tunnels |
31 January 2009: Tunnels on the
John Wayne Pioneer Trail (aka the Iron Horse Trail),
across Snoqualmie Pass, are closed until further notice because of falling-debris hazards.
More info at: Seattle P-I article
and
ValleyRecord.com.
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Getting There
The Bicycle Alliance is involved in several programs to help people ride to work and school:
Bike Buddy Program
The
Bike Buddy Program matches experienced bicycle commuters with
those looking for tips and guidance in learning how to use their bicycle for transportation.
In Spokane? There is a separate website for
Spokane Bike Buddy
Program, coordinated by the
Spokane Bicycle Club
and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington.
Additional bicycle commuter resources can be found at the
Cascade Bicycle Club website.
Safe Routes to School Program
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington and
Feet First have partnered to form the
Center for Safe Routes to School in
Washington State which is funded by a Transportation Enhancements grant
from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The combined
efforts of the organizations will provide extensive resources and
assistance to communities and schools around Washington. Check out the
new Safe Routes website
or contact Dave Janis at daveja@bicyclealliance.org or 206/224.9252.
Bicycle Commuting Workshops
Join the Bike Alliance's Commuting Program Director,
Every Day,
for an upcoming bicycle commuting seminars.
Are you looking for advice about commuting by bicycle?
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington has the resources you need to select a route and learn
the basics of riding in traffic. The Alliance can also help you select a bike and learn basic repair skills.
For bike commute advice anytime,
call the Bicycle Alliance at 206-224-9252 or email bikebuddy@bicyclealliance.org
Notes from Previous commute workshops, with links to Kent Peterson's
entertaining and insightful take on getting the most out of your commute:
Commuting Tips:
- Toronto Cyclist Darren J. has some good tips for cycle commuters who don't have access to a shower at work:
how-to-always-smell-fresh
On the Road, Rail, and Water
Links to information on taking your bike on buses, trains, ferries.
[see Parking section below for info on bike lockers and Park & Ride lots.]
See Bike Routes submitted by actual bicyclists at
www.bikely.com.
You can see routes that are recommended by others, and submit your own route.
The City of Bellevue offers a similar service (through mapmyride.com) at:
Bike Bellevue
Links to Bike maps
Warning: some of these files are large and may take a considerable amount of time to view or download over a dial-up connection.
Maps neighboring Washington State
Bicycle Parking Facilities
It's not enough to just ride your bike--you still need a secure and convenient place to lock it
up once you get to where you are going. Racks are fine for short-term parking, but for commuters,
more permanent shelters are in order. The following links provide information
on installing lockers at your place of work, renting publicly available lockers, and using a variety
of short-term and long-term bike parking facilities:
Looking for a place to clean up after you bike to work? Check out this list of
Gyms/Athletic Clubs with showers [Word doc] in Seattle's central business district.
Bicycle Parking Guidelines
Want to create your own bike parking facility? Or recommend to your employer or retailer how they
can provide good parking for bicyclists? We developed design guidelines for Effective Bicycle Parking under our
Shop by Bike program.
Bike rack vendors can provide products from the basic to the creative and custom.
Check out these web sites to see what is available or can be created to order:
Tips
Be a Better Bicyclist
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