TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER: Friday notes, Bike Everywhere Day, + weekend reminders
6:00 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, May 18th.
BIKE EVERYWHERE DAY
What used to be Bike To Work Day has broadened to a celebration for all. You’ll find West Seattle Bike Connections with treats and info at the west end of the low bridge, now until 9 am. (The map with all citywide “celebration stations” is here.)
WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Today’s forecast: “Becoming sunny,” high in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 5:27 am; sunset will be at 8:45 pm.
LOOKING AHEAD
-Saturday brings the West Seattle Bee Festival back to High Point, and Lanham Place alongside Commons Park will be closed to vehicle traffic for the street-fair component.
-Sunday is the first West Seattle 5K since 2019, which means morning street closures on Alki/Harbor Aves; the race course is between 61st SW and Luna/Anchor Park.
TRANSIT
Metro – Regular schedule, but trip cancellations are still happening.
Water Taxi – Continuing the spring/summer schedule, including late-evening runs Friday and Saturday nights.
Washington State Ferries‘ Triangle Route continues on the 2-boat schedule; sailing cancellations remain possible on short notice, so check here for alerts/updates and see Vessel Watch for boats’ locations.
SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Henderson), cameras are also up at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Orchard, and Delridge/Oregon.
High Bridge – the main camera:
High Bridge – the view from its southwest end (when SDOT points the 35th/Avalon/Fauntleroy camera that way):
Low Bridge – east-end vicinity:
1st Ave. S. Bridge – another route across the river:
Highway 99: – northbound side at Lander.
MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: See all working traffic cams citywide here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.
BRIDGE INFO: Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed to see if the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.
If you see a problem on the bridges/streets/paths/bay, please text or call us (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities). Thank you!
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