- Washington Bikes endorses Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Dionne Foster for Seattle City Council, and Mayor Bruce Harrell for re-election.
- We urge voters to consult WA Bikes’ 2025 Election Scorecard for Council District 2 before filling out their ballots.
Over the next four years, Seattle leaders will inform how half of the Seattle Transportation Levy will be rolled out. The levy, which expires in 2032, provides historic levels of funding for safety projects such as bike lanes and improved sidewalks.
The city must move swiftly to complete these projects to improve safety for people walking and biking. We urge the city to direct the bulk of these investments to Council District 2 and District 5, where people biking and walking face the most danger from crashes, speeding traffic, and outdated road designs.
In June, Washington Bikes co-hosted a candidate forum on housing and transportation with local advocacy partners. The forum featured candidates from all three Seattle City Council races, plus the mayor’s race. Watch a recording of the forum on YouTube.
A Second Term for Harrell to Deliver on his Seattle Transportation Levy
Washington Bikes values Mayor Harrell’s demonstrated commitment to delivering projects that improve safety, encourage mode shift, and connect Seattle communities. Over the past four years, the Harrell administration has overseen the construction of key bike network projects–largely in South Seattle.
Protected bike lane projects completed or nearly completed during Harrell’s first term:
- MLK Jr Way Safety Project (1 mile)
- West Marginal Way SW (.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)
- Beacon Hill Northern Segment (1.7 miles)
- 11th and 12th Ave NE (1.25 miles)
- Georgetown to South Park Connection (1.64 miles)
- 4th Ave Protected Bike Lane Rebuild
- Rapid Ride J (Eastlake) (2.06 miles)
- Georgetown to Downtown Protected Bicycle Lane (1.9 miles)
- Alaska Way Safety Project (.56 miles)
- Elliot Bay Connection (1.25 miles)
- Elliot Bay Greenway (.56 miles)
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. We will partner with Mayor Harrell to ensure delivery of just as much in his second term. Vote Harrell.
Shake it up in Citywide District 9 – Vote Dionne Foster
WA Bikes endorses Dionne Foster for Seattle City Council District 9 to replace incumbent Sara Nelson. In WA Bikes’ conversations with Foster, she demonstrated a deep understanding of the safety and access needs for people who bike or want to. She pointed to her lived experience as a District 2 (South Seattle) resident as a catalyst for her commitment to addressing transportation safety while on council. Vote Foster.
Time for a Full Term in District 8 – Return Alexis Mercedes Rinck to Council
Rinck leads with urgency and a deep commitment to equity and safe streets. Whether biking to City Hall or advocating for improvements on dangerous corridors, she consistently prioritizes people walking, biking, and rolling—especially in historically underserved communities. Re-electing Rinck means keeping a proven advocate who delivers bold, equitable transportation solutions. Re-elect Rinck.
Open Seat in District 2 – View Our Scorecard
Washington Bikes asked the candidates in this race about their positions on bike-friendly policies. Our scorecard gives voters a picture of which candidates are positioned on issues to support a connected, equitable, and safe bike network across the city. We are inspired that the supermajority of District 2 candidates support expanding safe biking infrastructure and making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone.
If you’re new to Washington state or recently moved, register to vote online by July 24 for the Aug. 1 Primary, or register to vote in person by 8 p.m on Aug. 1.
