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Route Alerts
| Getting There
| Road/Rail/Water
| Bike Maps
| Parking
| Tips
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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| Hood Canal Bridge |
The Hood Canal Bridge, a 1.5-mile link between the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas,
will be closed starting May 1, 2009 for six weeks while the east half is replaced.
More info at: www.hoodcanalbridge.com
or call toll-free 1-877-595-4222.
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| Burke-Gilman Trail,
Golden Gardens to 60th Ave. NW, Seattle |
Beginning Monday, December 15th, 2008, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
will be diverting Burke-Gilman Trail traffic within the segment that runs from Golden Gardens parks
to 60th Ave. NW. Signage will clarify the brief detour, which is needed to allow crews to replace
a section of the trail being damaged by field horsetails.
They expect to be done with this work, weather dependent, by the end of December and possibly sooner.
Contact: LeAnne Nelson, (206) 684-3897.
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| Burke-Gilman Trail, 73rd Ave. NE to 83rd Ct. NE, Seattle |
12 Dec 2008: The Burke-Gilman Trail has been fully re-opened from 73rd Ave. NE to 83rd Ct. NE and the trail detour through this section has been removed. The detour was in place while crews completed the construction of a retaining wall for slope stabilization at the east end of the trail.
All major trail work is now complete and the trail is open in its entirety through Kenmore. Minor landscape and trail improvements are still scheduled for the trail; however, the additional work does not necessitate any additional trail closures or detours.
Contacts: www.KenmoreSR522.com | info@KenmoreSR522.com | 425-361-6300
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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.
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| East Marginal Way S, from S Atlantic St to S Spokane St, Seattle |
Bike Lanes blocked during repaving/restriping. For more info, contact
Gerard Green, SDOT Pavement Engineering & Management Section, (206)684-0937 gerard.green@SEATTLE.GOV
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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 also a separate website for
Spokane Bike Buddy
Program, coordinated by the
Spokane Bicycle Club
and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington.
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.
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.
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
- Take an Effective Cycling Course
- Ride Smart
- Wear a Helmet
Route Alerts
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