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.