E-bikes in Mercer Island Parks Meeting - October 29

The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Open Space Conservancy Trust will host a joint special meeting to receive the findings from the Summer 2026 E-Bikes in Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Outreach Campaign. It will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center and will be broadcast online via the City of Mercer Island’s YouTube channel.

Tragic Cyclist Death on Bellevue Way near Mercer Slough

King County sewer construction led to a closure of a section of the bicycle trail connecting Mercer Island and the trail across Mercer Slough. This article from the Seattle Bicycle Blog and a follow up video from Best Side Cycling provide more information.

Most importantly, be very careful when riding in this area and only cross Bellevue Way at intersections with traffic lights.