Seattle Streets Alliance

05/30/2026

Seattle has come a long way when it comes to biking.

Over the past 15 years, we’ve gone from celebrating Seattle’s first neighborhood greenway to being able to ride from the Ship Canal Trail to the waterfront and all the way to Alki without mixing with car traffic.

Those improvements didn’t happen by accident. They happened because neighbors, advocates, and community members organized, showed up, and pushed for safer streets.

In a new guest post for Seattle Bike Blog, Clara reflects on how far Seattle’s bike network has come, the critical gaps that still need to be connected, and what comes next under a new administration.

It’s a thoughtful look at the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead to build a bike network that works for everyone.

Read the full article: https://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2026/05/29/guest-post-what-weve-learned-from-seattles-bike-wins-and-where-we-go-next/

P.S.

If you’re part of the Seattle Streets Alliance community, join us on June 6 as we celebrate 15 years of advocacy for safer, more connected streets at our anniversary street party on Barbara Bailey Way.

Image from the Seattle Streets Alliance. Have you ridden a bike in Seattle lately? Whether a short trip to the park with your kids, a longer commute, community events or a trip to the brewery, more…

05/28/2026

We’re turning Barbara Bailey Way into a people-first street party 🎉🚶‍♀️🚲

Join Seattle Streets Alliance on Saturday, June 6 from 3–6 PM as we celebrate 15 years of organizing for safer, more welcoming streets across Seattle.

For one afternoon, we’re closing the street to cars and opening it up for community with:

🎶 Live music
🍕 Food & drinks available for purchase
🎨 Art, games, and family-friendly activities
💬 Space to gather, connect, and celebrate what’s possible when streets are designed for people

This event is FREE and open to everyone — whether you’ve been part of the movement for years or are just getting involved.

📍 Barbara Bailey Way, Capitol Hill
🎟️ Get Free Tickets: streetsalliance.org/streetparty (Link in Bio)

05/28/2026

A powerful perspective on why Lake Washington Boulevard Bicycle Weekends matter — especially for South Seattle communities that have historically had less access to safe public space and recreational infrastructure.

This line especially stuck with us:

“We deserve the sound of water without the sound of engines, & to let our children run ahead of us without calculating the risk.”

And this question gets to the heart of the conversation Seattle is having right now:

“Who is public infrastructure actually for? Fast through-traffic? Or the grandmother walking slowly with her grandchildren? The teenager learning to ride? The dad pushing a stroller?”

Lake Washington Boulevard Bicycle Weekends create space for families, elders, kids, runners, walkers, rollers, and cyclists to safely enjoy one of Seattle’s most beautiful public spaces together. That matters.

John Aaron writes that closing Lake Washington Boulevard to through-traffic isn’t anti-car — it's a long-overdue investment in safety, equity, and public space for South Seattle.

05/27/2026

We’re turning Barbara Bailey Way into a people-first street party 🎉🚶‍♀️🚲

Join us on Saturday, June 6 from 3–6 PM as we celebrate 15 years of organizing for safer, more welcoming streets across Seattle.

For one afternoon, we’re closing the street to cars and opening it up for community with:

🎶 Live music
🍕 Food & drinks available for purchase
🎨 Art, games, and family-friendly activities
💬 Space to gather, connect, and celebrate what’s possible when streets are designed for people

This event is free and open to everyone — whether you’ve been part of the movement for years or are just getting involved.

📍 Barbara Bailey Way, Capitol Hill
🎟️ Free RSVP: streetsalliance.org/streetparty (link in bio)

05/22/2026

One of Seattle’s best summer traditions is back ☀️🚲

Join Rainier Valley Safe Streets on Saturday, May 23 for the opening celebration of Lake Washington Boulevard Bicycle Weekends — with a family-friendly First Roll & Stroll along the lake.

Ride from Judkins Park Station or meet at Mt. Baker Beach for community remarks and a ceremonial first stroll celebrating the return of safer, people-first public space on Lake Washington Boulevard.

📍 Gather at Judkins Park Station at 10:45 AM
🚲 Ride rolls out at 11:00 AM
🌿 Celebration at Mt. Baker Beach around 11:20 AM

And the fun doesn’t stop there: Lake Washington Boulevard will be open to walking, biking, and rolling all Memorial Day weekend — Saturday through Monday — and every weekend through Labor Day.

Come enjoy one of Seattle’s most beautiful waterfront streets without cut-through traffic. Bring your bike, your walking shoes, your kids, your friends, or just yourself.

The Rainier Valley Safe Streets Accessible Lake Washington Boulevard Committee invites you to an Opening Day Celebration of the 2026 Bicycle Weekends Season! Families and neighbors across the Southend and Seattle have long enjoyed the safe space for lakeside recreation Bicycle Weekends provide. This...

05/21/2026

Seattle already knows how to make streets safer. The challenge isn’t a lack of plans or policies — it’s whether we have the political will to redesign our most dangerous streets fast enough to save lives.

In our new op-ed in the The Seattle Times, we argue that Vision Zero will require more than small tweaks around the edges. It means backing major street redesigns that prioritize safety for people walking, biking, rolling, and taking transit.

“If Seattle’s new mayor directs the department to get Vision Zero back on track, what could that look like? It would look like giving the department backing to overhaul our most dangerous streets — not just tinker around the edges.”

The solutions to keep Seattleites safe while traveling on our streets are known. The problem has been a lack of political will — at all levels of government.

05/19/2026

We’re turning Barbara Bailey Way into a people-first street party 🎉🚲

Join Seattle Streets Alliance on June 6 as we celebrate 15 years of organizing for safer, more welcoming streets across Seattle.

Expect live music, food, art, family-friendly activities, bike joy, and a street full of community.

📍 Barbara Bailey Way, Capitol Hill
🗓 Saturday, June 6
🕒 3–6 PM
🎟 Get Free Tickets with Link in Bio

05/18/2026

A Bike Bus to Salmon Bay K-8 is happening every Friday morning in May!

Students and families can join a fun, family-friendly group ride to school, with volunteers helping lead the route and create a safer, more joyful trip to class. Riders can join at the start or hop in along the way.

If there’s enough support, organizers hope to make this a regular Friday tradition next school year too.

Interested in riding along or volunteering?

Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DABAD29A4FAC16-63683656-salmon

05/12/2026

Big ideas for people-first streets are gaining momentum across Seattle.

On Capitol Hill, Central Seattle Streets for All is working to transform Barbara Bailey Way into a more welcoming, pedestrian-centered space that builds on the success of the weekly farmers market and creates a true neighborhood gathering place.

Meanwhile, the U District is preparing to pedestrianize a block of The Ave this summer with seating, music, games, and programming designed to bring people together.

These projects are about more than a single street. They point toward a bigger vision for Seattle: vibrant pedestrian spaces at the heart of every neighborhood.

Read more from Capitol Hill Seattle Blog:

By Anna Hull, UW News Lab As the U District experiments with closing one block of The Ave to cars, Capitol Hill organizers say their neighborhood could be next if the city can balance business conc…

05/12/2026

Celebrate the return of Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard with a First Roll & Stroll on Saturday, May 23!

Join Rainier Valley Safe Streets and neighbors for a family-friendly celebration of people-first streets and lakeside recreation.

You can:
🚲 Join a pre-ride from Judkins Park Station at 11 AM
🚶 Or meet at Mt. Baker Beach around 11:20 AM for remarks and the ceremonial first Roll & Stroll

RSVP:

The Rainier Valley Safe Streets Accessible Lake Washington Boulevard Committee invites you to an Opening Day Celebration of the 2026 Bicycle Weekends Season! Families and neighbors across the Southend and Seattle have long enjoyed the safe space for lakeside recreation Bicycle Weekends provide. This...