NW Greenways: October 2025 Newsletter
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Hello NW Greenways Members!
It's officially the fall season and Seattle has returned to default settings (clouds and gray, but also still some classic brisk days). Looking ahead we have several opportunities to engage with NW Greenways: Join our advocacy team to support 3rd Ave NW safety improvements, mark your calendars for our November 6 meeting, and help plan World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 16. Continue reading for details on these and more updates.
[FOLLOW UP] Week Without Driving from September 29–October 5
Did you commit to a week (or any part of a week) without driving? How did it go? Share your experience with us by sending an email to nwgre...@gmail.com.
[THANK YOU] Viewlands Walk, Bike, & Roll to school day - October 8
Thank you so much to several NW Greenways community members for supporting Viewlands walk/roll, bike groups, and the celebration table at school this week. The school collected 100 signatures on the "How we got to school" poster. Save the date and help spread the word for the next Walk, Bike, & Roll to school day event on May 6, 2026. Reach out to bik...@viewlandsptsa.org if you would like to know more.
[REMINDER] Schools & Road Safety
Now that school is underway, it's even more important to pay attention on the road. Public Health – Seattle & King County wants to help everyone travel safely. Whether you're driving, walking, biking, or riding the bus, learn some key tips to keep in mind.
3rd Ave NW Safety Improvements
During NW Greenways October meeting we decided to focus on 3rd Ave NW safety improvements. The identified targeted safety improvements include: (1) An all-way stop at N 107th St to slow commuter traffic in front of Viewlands Elementary school , (2) Traffic calming between 85th–Holman, and (3) A flashing beacon at N 83rd. These updates would support protecting students, pedestrians, and cyclists while improving community mobility. Our first priority will be advocating for the all-way stop at N 107th St. Reach out to nwgre...@gmail.com if you would like to support this work.
Seattle vs. Highways: "The Big Dig" & "Booming" podcasts talk where our roads go next
Monday, October 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m. | Central Library
Join Seattle Public Library, KUOW, and Ian Coss, host of "The Big Dig" podcast, for a live taping that looks at Seattle’s own efforts to confront the legacy of highways and repair the harms of the past. Learn more >
Seattle 2026 budget updates
Mayor Harrel released his proposed budget for 2026 this week. You can dive into SDOT's budget here or see the Capital Improvements budget here (Seattle Transportation budget starts on page 164).
Public Comment Opportunities:
November 6: Remote comment at 1:00 pm and in-person public comment at 5:00 pm.
There will not be public comment opportunities at all Council Budget meetings, as in the past. Instead, there's just a few dates, all at 9:30 am: Sept 25, Oct 8, 15, and 28, and Nov 14 and 21.
You can also write in to cou...@seattle.gov with comments.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - November 16
On November 16, communities worldwide honor those lost or injured in traffic crashes and advocate for safer streets on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. NW Greenways invites members to help plan a local activity—whether a memorial, moment of silence, or awareness event—to recognize this important day and take action for road safety. Please reach out to nwgre...@gmail.com if you would like to help plan something.
Follow NWG on Instagram!
We've started an official NWGreenways Instagram page - NWGreenways206. We'll share the same information we do on Facebook on the new page.
[SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT] How to be a good neighbor
Want to make the world better? Start by being a better neighbor. Building a strong, connected community starts with each of us. Check out this article from Nice News and try completing the Know Your Neighbor form.
SAVE THE DATE
→ November 6 - 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) - See Agenda | Save to Calendar
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 part of the Seattle Neighborhood Greenways coalition, a 501c3 non-profit. Support our work with a donation!
