To reduce greenhouse gas emissions that come from gasoline-powered cars, we're encouraging biking and other transportation options that reduce driving in the community. Reducing community-wide driving also helps lower air toxics, as on-road vehicles are a major source of these pollutants in Washington.

In early 2025, the City was awarded a Washington State Department of Ecology grant to improve air quality and enhance connectivity in an overburdened community in Shoreline. We used this funding to launch Pedal Forward Shoreline, a program that provided around 125 free e-bikes to eligibile residents.

Creating a connected network of safe, comfortable, welcoming, and low-stress bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and trails is essential to reducing driving and increasing biking and walking.

Safer and more connected bike routes are needed in the southeast portion of Shoreline for riders traveling to the new light rail station, future Stride bus stops, parks, and existing or planned routes in Seattle, Lake Forest Park, and other parts of Shoreline including the future Trail Along the Rail. A pre-design study will kick off in 2026 for the Eastside Off-Corridor Bike Network. This study will include ways for the public to take part in the project. 

The new pedestrian and bike crossing over I-5 at N 148th Street is currently under construction. The bridge structure will be installed in 2026. The bridge will improve safety, reduce travel times, and improve access to regional transit at the future station. 

We are continuing to design and build sidewalk improvements throughout Shoreline. These improvements include new sidewalks, and repairs to existing sidewalks, that are part of the 2018 Voter-Approved Sidewalks Program. These changes help create a complete sidewalk network so you can walk safely in Shoreline. Many larger projects in the City also include bike and pedestrian improvements.

On August 11, 2025, Council passed Ordinance 1043, which got rid of off-street parking minimums citywide. Parking requirements were at odds with other priorities such as affordable housing, tree retention, and environmental sustainability.

In 2025 and 2026, we are updating the original Light Rail Station Subarea Plans to provide the basis for making more transportation connections in the station areas. Existing City plans and codes already support denser development near the light rail, which help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need for residents to drive. We are also supporting more energy-efficient buildings in these areas to further reduce emissions.  

Additionally, we have several projects linked to the Shoreline South/148th light rail station to ensure pedestrians, bicyclists, transit, and cars can get to and from the station as safely and efficiently as possible. 

Together, these changes will help us reduce our carbon footprint and tackle climate change.

We are over a year into the two-year pilot program with Lime for a scooter and bike share mobile app service. The pilot started in August 2024. As of September 2025, the community has taken over 67,000 rides with Lime in Shoreline. This program supports our commitment to sustainable transportation by creating a travel option that can be used for a portion of or your whole trip instead of a drive alone trip.

The program will run for two years and now allows for 1,000 total scooters and bikes in the City operated by Lime. 

For more information  please visit the Scooter and Bike Share Pilot Program webpage.

We updated Shoreline's Transportation Master Plan in 2025 to guide the investments we will make and the programs and policies we put into place over the next 20 years. Community feedback guided the update of this plan. It provides a path to creating a transportation network that is safe and convenient for all users and all forms of travel – by foot, bicycle, skateboard, scooter, stroller, wheelchair, transit, motorcycle, automobile, etc. Some of the main goals of the updated plan include:

• Improving safety, especially for walking and biking
• Making it more accessible for people to get to where they need to go whether they choose to walk, bike, use transit, drive, or a combination of these
• Planning for how and what we need to do to keep city-wide travel efficient as Shoreline's population grows

Together with the Climate Action Plan, these investments are expected to significantly reduce emissions from transportation.

Biking and walking to work or to run errands is a great way to get fresh air, stay fit, and reduce your carbon footprint. Carpooling with co-workers fosters collaboration, friendship, and can be faster when using an HOV lane. For your next trip, ditch the keys and the driving stress and explore a new mode of travel. Find biking partners, van shares, and transit options by visiting RideShareOnline.com.

Because buses and light rail carry many people at once, there are fewer separate trips made and fewer cars on the road. Reducing the amount of trips we all take directly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion, and air pollution. Public transit provides transportation choices for everyone, including people who do not have access to a vehicle, are unable to drive, or choose not to drive.