Month: April 2026

Let’s Dead End 23rd Ave SW at Delridge

West Seattle Bike Connections is collecting signatures to petition for dead-ending 23rd Ave SW to cars where it meets the West Seattle Bridge Trail at Delridge. This intersection creates unsafe conditions for both cyclists and drivers as cars turn from 23rd onto Delridge.

Drivers turning right from 23rd often block the bridge trail while waiting to merge into fast-moving traffic headed for the West Seattle Bridge on-ramp. Left turns are also dangerous due to limited visibility of cars coming from West Marginal Way and Spokane Street. In either direction, drivers frequently overlook cyclists on the trail. Many roll through the stop sign to keep momentum for merging, adding to the risk.

Ultimately, this intersection has become a major conflict point on one of West Seattle’s busiest bike commuter routes. The 23rd Ave SW connection acts as a shortcut for drivers avoiding the Andover traffic lights just one block south—creating unnecessary hazards for cyclists on the bridge trail.

West Seattle Bike Connections will be communicating with Seattle Department of Transportation and city leaders to move our proposal for dead-ending 23rd Ave forward. Look for us out there as we gather signatures.

Bike Everywhere Day is Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

People with bikes, includng kids, gathered at our Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Station. West Seattle bridge in background.

Bike Everywhere Day, Wednesday, May 13th, is coming up fast!  West Seattle Bike Connections will be hosting a comfort station on the bike trail at the foot of the Spokane Street Bridge. Stop in and say hi. Get some coffee and snacks. Chat with your fellow cyclists.

If you’ve been thinking of biking to work and haven’t done it before, this is a great day to give it a try. As the days get longer and drier, bike commuting gets easier. You’ll have lots of company as ridership grows in the summer months. Maybe even by the fall, you’ll have such a routine going, you’ll keep riding in the darker, wetter months. But even if commuting regularly is not your goal, going out for a ride on Bike Everywhere Day is a fun chance to get out and meet your fellow cyclists.

Tune up your bike: If you haven’t ridden your bike for a while, take it into your local bike shop and have them give it a once over to make sure the brakes and tires are in good shape. West Seattle has three great bike shops that can help you out. We’ll link them below.

Know your route: If you’re looking to bike into downtown, South Park, Georgetown, or elsewhere, know your route. Having a good, safe route is key to having a comfortable ride. There are a lot of great new bike lanes around southwest Seattle but getting to some of them can be tricky depending on where you’re coming from. Ask a biking friend or visit your local bike shop to ask what routes they would use to get where you want to go. Then give it a test ride to see how it feels.

Give yourself lots of time. Being in a hurry can cause unsafe choices.

If you’re already a regular commuter, stop in at our comfort station to get some snacks and coffee at our comfort station at the foot of the Spokane Street Bridge. Have a chat with some of your fellow cyclists. Enjoy the day!

Local Bike Shops:

Alki Bike and Board, Admiral District – 2600 California Ave, SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Westside Bicycle, 3418 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98126

Rat City Bike, White Center, 9614 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98106