Go Ride South Seattle’s Growing Bike Network

  • Beacon Hill, SODO, Georgetown, and South Park are becoming more bike-friendly thanks to big improvements in South Seattle’s Bike Network.
  • With nearly 20 miles of protected bicycle lanes added in recent years, it's a great time to go for a ride and explore Seattle by bike.
Tyler Vasquez

Tyler Vasquez

Georgetown to SODO route

The crisp fall temperatures mean it's a great time go for a ride on Seattle’s expanding Bike Network.

Three new South Seattle protected bike lane projects have recently been completed and are now open and ready for you to ride:

  • Beacon Hill: 1.7 miles of new protected bike lanes span both sides of the road from the Jose Rizal Bridge to Spokane Street/Jefferson Park.
A beacon of light on Beacon Hill!
  • SODO to Georgetown: 1.9 miles of off-street bike paths and protected bike lanes now make it easier for people to car-free commute between Georgetown and Downtown. Completing this route has been one of Cascade's top Seattle priorities since 2021.
1st Ave South bike lanes on SODO to Georgetown route
  • South Park to Georgetown: 1.6 miles of protected bike lanes now link these two South Seattle neighborhoods that have struggled with poor biking conditions for decades. Along with SODO to Georgetown, this has also been one of Cascade's top Seattle priorities for improving the bikeability of South Seattle.  
Tyler on the Georgetown to South Park route

These new South Seattle routes connect neighborhoods that were tough to bike between before. Now you can more safely roll through Beacon Hill to the Link light rail station, or pedal from Downtown or the Waterfront through SODO to Georgetown and onward to South Park. 

Protected bike lanes at Beacon Hill Station
Biking to and near Beacon Hill Station is now better than ever due to the addition of protected bike lanes.

Whether you’re bike commuting or going for a weekend ride, we encourage you to explore these new routes with your friends, family, and co-workers as you seek new neighborhoods to visit and safer routes to pedal through the city to your favorite destinations.

More than 20 Miles Since 2021--and More Coming!

These projects above are part of the 20+ miles added to the Seattle Bike Network since 2021. Highlights include completion of the Waterfront bike lanes on Alaskan Way (a Cascade priority since 2021), the protected bike lanes on MLK Jr. Way near the site of the future Judkins Park light rail station, improvements to the Elliott Bay Trail, and the creation of a separated bike path along East Marginal Way.

Seattle's Waterfront Connector opened in 2025
The two-way protected Waterfront bike path along Alaskan Way now connects the Elliott Bay Trail from north to south along one of the city's most well-traveled corridors. Completing this project was one Cascade's top priorities.  

Several more important Bike Network projects are now under construction:

  • Eastlake Avenue/Rapid Ride J (2.1 miles): scheduled for completion in 2027, this project will transform Eastlake into a more bikeable and walkable neighborhood with protected bike lanes on both sides of Eastlake Avenue that will enable people to bike safely from the University District to South Lake Union.
  • Elliot Bay Connection and Elliott Bay Greenway (2.8 miles): The Elliott Bay Trail is one of Seattle's most beautiful, but previously it was severed through the Waterfront and had multiple pinch points. Watch the video below about the new section of Elliott Bay Trail through the Port of Seattle’s T91 terminal.

Let’s Make Seattle Bikeable

Car ownership is declining in Seattle due to the inconvenience and high cost of vehicle ownership. That’s a trend we need to support if we want to make Seattle more affordable, equitable, and climate-friendly.

Cascade supports investing in what’s called Better Bike Lanes, which replace flexible bollards with concrete barriers to create a safe space away from motor vehicles. You can now see these on:

  • NE Ravenna Boulevard
  • Yesler Way
  • South Dearborn Street
Yesler now has a Better Bike Lane
Yesler Way formerly had just paint and flexible bollards but now has been improved to a Better Bike Lane with concrete protection.

All of these improvements are just the start. Now we are focused on making sure the city completes the projects funded through the 2024 Seattle Transportation Levy that voters approved last fall. Cascade worked hard to ensure the levy included a historic $133.5 million in bike investments.

Ride and Celebrate with us on Oct. 25

One of the best ways to show support for the expanding Bike Network is to go out and ride it. So gather your family and friends and go for a spin on the Elliott Bay Trail that now offers a connected route from north to south along the waterfront.

Or take your bike on the Link light rail and get off at Beacon Hill Station, where you can see the first 1.7 miles of what will eventually be a seven-mile corridor of protected bike lanes. Bike from SODO to Georgetown and onward to South Park on the new bike lanes and bike paths.

Georgetown to South Park
Jetting through Georgetown on the smooth new pavement of the Georgetown to South Park route.

And mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon to celebrate the completion of the East Marginal Way Corridor Improvement Project and separated bike path. The Seattle Department of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting with snacks and drinks, and Cascade is organizing a bike ride with West Seattle Bike Connections. Stay tuned for more details.

Check out our blog on the Beacon Hill bike lanes from early 2025 to see what progress we’ve made through the summer and fall. 

 Share the joy by snapping some photos for Instagram and tagging @CascadeBicycle

Georgetown to SODO route

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