Lid I-5 Biking Tour: University District to Eastside

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 University District/Wallingford lid study area and under-construction and completed lids over State Route 520. You'll learn about the latest milestones with public policy and funding that are making the project happen. We'll be guided by local partners from the U District Partnership and Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development.

The tour starts at the northeast corner of University Playground Park. We'll ride the perimeter of the potential future lid site and then travel through the University District and UW campus on our way to the under-construction Montlake Lid. From there we will cross the SR-520 bridge and visit three new lids on the Eastside. 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 8 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 Yarrow Point freeway station (separate bus fare required).

Optional donations help sustain our efforts for the years to come, through our fiscal partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation.