We joined Cascade Bicycle Club and Westside Bikes in a bike commute station this morning, where the trails meet just east of the Spokane Street Bridge. Treats, coffee, swag and mechanical advice, along with lots of good conversations.
Seattle City Councilmembers Lorena Gonzalez and Theresa Mosqueda were among the many riders who stopped. We appreciate their leading by example!
This was to encourage of all the people who are giving winter bike commuting a try. You are all doing an amazing job of helping West Seattle and the region deal with the SR99 viaduct to tunnel transition! Numbers are way way up on the Spokane Street Bridge bike counter, exceeding the counts on lots of nice summer days. Keep on doing it!
Thank you to Dave Urbina from Cascade, and Brad Loetel and Mitch from Westside Bikes. Our volunteers included Stephanie Payne, Joe Laubach, Paul Dieter (who brought cookies from Valerie), Tamara Schmautz, Bob Winship, Don Brubeck, and Bryan Fiedorczyk. Bryan took the last shift because he is furloughed from his federal job 🙁 . Just in time, Bryan, looks like you’ll be back to work soon, and adding to the count of bike trips across the bridge.
