Lid I-5 Biking Tour: Freeway Park to Mercer Island
August 23
10:00am - 12:00pm
See I-5 and I-90 up close and personal where they cut through the heart of Seattle, and learn about current and historical community-led efforts to put a lid on it.
This grassroots urban design effort is gaining momentum in the mission to build a more connected, sustainable, and equitable city. Pedal with the volunteer-led Lid I-5 Steering Committee on a bike tour of the Freeway Park over I-5 and Sam Smith Park and Aubrey Davis Park over I-90. You'll learn about the latest milestones with public policy and funding that are making the project happen.
The tour starts at the heart of Freeway Park, built in 1976. We'll ride through Downtown Seattle to catch the Mountains to Sound Trail over a Lake Washington floating bridge, and end at the largest lid park in the country. You'll learn about the unifying history of these projects, see how lids have enhanced neighborhood connections, and hear critiques on landscape and urban design.
Participants bring their own bikes. This tour is not suitable for beginner bicyclists, although experienced kids are welcome. The route is approximately 7 miles one-way and includes a few uphill climbs and riding on different types of bike routes, including mixed traffic.
At the end of the tour participants can bike back to Seattle on their own or load their bike on a bus at the Mercer Island park-and-ride station (separate bus fare required).
Donations of $10 per person or more are welcome but not required to participate. Your contribution can help sustain our efforts for the years to come, through our fiscal partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation.