NW Greenways: November 2025 Newsletter
NW Greenways
Hello NW Greenways Members!
We're here to share recent news and upcoming events with all of you.
🍂 The rain has officially settled in and November is here, a time for cozy layers, community, and connection. This month we’re spotlighting ways to give back and get involved: Support local food banks impacted by the recent government shutdown, join our advocacy team working on 3rd Ave NW and Roosevelt Way safety improvements, and explore volunteer opportunities with Safe Routes to School programs. We’re also looking ahead to December events, including our next monthly meeting on December 4 and the annual holiday lights bike ride! Continue reading for updates, resources, and opportunities to stay engaged with your NW Greenways community.
Neighborhood Resources
Food banks across Washington state need our help to support neighbors who have had their SNAP support disrupted during the government shutdown. The best way to support local food banks is with in-kind donations of healthy non-perishable foods, or with financial donations. Use the resources link below to see which food banks serve our area and please feel free to share this resource with those who need it.
Resource document: NW Greenways - Local Community Resources.pdf
Advocacy Work & Opportunities
3rd Ave NW Safety Improvements
NW Greenways submitted a list of 3rd Ave NW safety improvements to our partner Seattle Neighborhood Greenways to be considered as part of the City of Seattle budget updates. Continued advocacy work on 3rd Ave NW needs volunteer support. Are you interested in supporting this work? Reach out to nwgre...@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Roosevelt Way N / Pinehurst Station Access
Local design firm Fehr & Peers is doing pro bono work to help NW Greenways study and design proposed improvements to Roosevelt Way N to turn it into a traffic-calmed main street boulevard connecting to Pinehurst Station. There is an opportunity for advocacy volunteer(s) to take this planning work and connect with Council, Mayor and SDOT to fund the improvements before the station opens next year. Are you interested in supporting this work? Reach out to nwgre...@gmail.com if you’re interested.
Safe Routes to School Support
🦺 🏁 Viewlands Elementary - Crossing guard positions SPS is still looking to fill crossing guard positions around Viewlands. This is a paid position, probably around 1-hour per day for drop off and pick up times. Positions open are at 3rd / 107th, 3rd / 105th, Greenwood / 105th, Greenwood / 110th.
🚲 North Beach Elementary bike bus support
We're looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to join Herbie's Bike Bob and help guide our weekly Bike Bus! Biking to school helps students arrive at school ready to focus and learn. Your presence makes a huge difference for safety and fun! Can you commit 30 minutes once a week to keep this awesome program moving?
When: Every Friday morning.
Meet-Up spot: The corner of NW 105th Street and 8th Ave NW
Gather by 7:20 AM, aiming for a 7:25 AM departure.
To join the crew or ask any questions, please contact Kelsie Denner at kelsie...@gmail.com.
🚶♂️🚶🏿♂️🚶🏽♂️Daniel Bagley Elementary painted crosswalks 88/Wallingford
Parents and community members are advocating for a painted crosswalk at 88/Wallingford. If you would like to support, please submit requests here.
Partner Updates
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
SNG Volunteer training
Wednesday, December 3 | 5:30–6:30 PM | Virtual on Zoom
Join Seattle Neighborhood Greenways New Volunteer Orientation on December 3 to learn how you can get involved in building a people-centered city. At the orientation, you’ll:
Learn about our citywide coalition and neighborhood-based advocacy groups
Hear stories from volunteers leading projects in their communities
Get practical tips on being an effective advocate in your neighborhood
Connect with other passionate Seattleites working toward safer streets
Questions? Contact Clara Cantor at cl...@seattlegreenways.org.
SNG Rebranding update
After extensive collaboration, discussion, and a vote from the coalition and board, SNG has decided to transition to Seattle Streets Alliance this winter. This change reflects the organization’s evolving mission to create safer, more inclusive streets for everyone.
What this means for NW Greenways:
Neighborhood groups that decide to use the new branding will have resource support with website/email and bulk swag purchases before the official launch in Q1 2026.
Groups must decide whether to use the new branding by 12/15/25.
We plan to discuss the 12/15 decision at the December monthly meeting.
See Neighborhood Group Rebranding Guidance for all details.
📢 News 📢
Rails to Trails Documentary
Check out this PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails" about part of the trails movement which includes our local Interurban trail!
Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: the struggle to convert thousands of miles of abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Facing fierce opposition and legal challenges from private property owners, leaders fought to reclaim these corridors for the public, creating a national network of scenic, car-free paths.
https://www.pbs.org/video/from-rails-to-trails-Qj9S1f/
📅 Save the Date 📅
→ December 4 - NGW Monthly Meeting 👋
Join the NW Greenways team for our November meeting to plan upcoming events in between November and December (end of year).
Thursday, November 6, 7-8pm at Halcyon Brewing Company (8564 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103) | Save to Calendar
→ December TBD - Holiday lights bike ride around Olympic Manor ❄️🚴♂️🚴♀️
Details coming soon! In partnership with Ballard Fremont Greenways group.
See more upcoming events on our website >
Feel free to forward this email to neighbors who might be interested in partnering with us!
In Partnership,
NW Greenways Team
Tom Lang - Advocacy, projects, admin support
Lee Bruch - Advocacy, admin support
Chris Rule - Advocacy, admin support
Melissa Amrhein - Seattle Neighborhood Greenways liaison, admin support
Sam Orr - Communications, admin support
Open positions - Community event support, and other positions. Reach out for more information.
Stay Connected: NW Greenways website | NW Greenways Facebook | NW Greenways Instagram | NW Greenways Discord Group
NW Greenways is a branch of the Seattle Neighborhood Greenways coalition, a 501c3 non-profit. Support our work with a donation!