Washington Bikes endorses Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell for re-election due to his support for record investments in Seattle’s bike network. During his first term, Mayor Harrell has shown a commitment to making Seattle safer and more accessible for people who bike.

Over the past four years, the Harrell administration has overseen the construction of key bike network projects–largely in South Seattle–including the 15th Avenue Beacon Hill route, Alaskan Way waterfront connection, and a safe bike route through SODO. Another 23 miles of protected bike lanes are in the pipeline. By making biking and more accessible, these investments reinforce the city’s role in helping Washington remain the #1 most bike-friendly state in the country.

Last year, Mayor Harrell and the City of Seattle requested voter approval of the historic Seattle Transportation Levy, which includes $133.5 million over eight years to expand and maintain the bike network. An additional $160.5 million will support Vision Zero, school, and neighborhood safety efforts, reinforcing the city’s goal of eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on our streets.

Mayor Harrell invited and responded to community feedback and suggestions from bike advocates, and brought together a broad coalition to shape a winning Levy.

“I lead with safety, and that means creating safe places for people to bike,” said Mayor Harrell. “When we build safe bike infrastructure, it helps everyone on the road whether they are walking, riding, driving, or on transit. I appreciate the support of strong partners like Washington Bikes as we make these investments in safety, mobility, and climate-friendly infrastructure.”

In 2025, the Mayor’s office and SDOT are advancing over $16 million in bike safety projects, with another $16 million dedicated to Vision Zero projects. These investments are helping to deliver and expand safe bike connections across the city, with projects that are already complete, under construction, or in planning.

Protected bike lane projects completed or nearly completed during Mayor Harrell’s first term:

• MLK Jr Way Safety Project (1 mile)

• West Marginal Way SW (.4 miles)

• • 15th Ave/ Beacon Hill Safety Project (1.4 miles)
  • Georgetown to Downtown Safety Project (1.9 miles)
  • E Marginal Way Multi-use Path and Freight Corridor (1.3 miles)

• Pike/Pine Corridor (.75 miles)

• Waterfront bike path (1.15 miles)

Washington Bikes values Mayor Harrell’s demonstrated commitment to delivering critical projects that improve safety, encourage mode shift, and connect Seattle communities. There is still more work to do to ensure that every Seattleite can safely and comfortably travel by bike, and we are excited to work in partnership with Mayor Harrell to do just that.