Bell St between Elliott and 1st avenues has reopened with a new two-way bike lane and reconfigured vehicle access! Intermittent daytime closures will be in place as needed to install final elements into July.

Congratulations Waterfront Seattle! Thank you for all the hard work your teams and construction crews have put into building this vital new connection in Seattle’s transportation network!

Join us next Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM @ Denny / Dexter to race Route 8! It’s easy to outwalk the L8, but can we still beat it while doing the cha-cha slide, hopscotching, or in a conga line? Join one of our race activities or bring your own idea you can do faster than the bus!

Why do riders call Metro Route 8 the L8? Come find out for yourself this Thursday, July 10th when we join TRU and Central Seattle Greenways to "Race the L8" - meet at 5pm in Denny Park near Dexter.

Can YOU beat the Route 8 bus? Join Central Seattle Greenways TODAY at 5 PM in Denny Park for Race the L8. Cha Cha Sliding. Conga lines. Marshmallows on spoons. You name it, we’re racing with it. Prizes for best signs & most creative races Info: fixthel8.com

Big news: The Pike Place pedestrian pilot is being extended through next spring! Fewer cars = more space to walk, shop, sit, and enjoy the heart of Seattle. The pilot has created a safer, more welcoming experience for locals and visitors alike — and it’s working.

I know there are many people in Seattle who are prepared to use their bikes to support a disaster response. I’d love to know if/how the City of Seattle is prepared to do the same. SPD has bike officers. Does SFD/Medic One have bike responders? If not, we should absolutely

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The Pike Place Market limited vehicle access pilot has been extended to next spring! Market says feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and data shows an uptick in foot traffic. Read more about the extension: cascadepbs.org/news/2025/07/p… via Cascade PBS Newsroom

Sesame Street has done more than almost any other pop-culture source for good urbanism, urban design, mixed-use blocks, people-centred street design, place-making, “eyes on the street,” neighbourhood diversity, third places, and more. Every urbanist should support and say

We often overlook trees as critical infrastructure, and I’ve seen far too many mature trees cut down to repair sidewalks. These priorities should not be at odds, and this is an incredible resource highlighting how cities can protect both. I hope Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle City Council,