Ship Canal Bridge

The views from the Aurora Bridge are spectacular, yet are ignored by the drivers speeding across the bridge deck and are largely inaccessible to pedestrians and cyclists. Walking across the Aurora Bridge is severely constrained by the narrow 4-foot sidewalk, making it difficult for pedestrians to pass each other, much less walk two abreast. We must make the bridge safer for all modes of travel & people of all ages & abilities.

Repurposing the westernmost motor vehicle lane for a two-way protected bike lane solves all of these problems:

• Constructing the bike lane at the same grade as the existing sidewalks creates a multi-use space for people walking and biking--and for just taking in the view!

• Wide, dedicated Freight & Transit Lanes optimize bridge traffic for the movement of goods and people

• Wider traffic lanes with a solid center barrier make travel much safer for motor vehicles

Past Walk Audits

On July 11, 2021 members of Ballard-Fremont Greenways and the Aurora Reimagined Coalition conducted a walk audit of the Aurora Bridge. Read a summary of their observations and initial recommendations here.