Kathryn Sofich hosts Metro's "Crossing the I-5 Bridge" video. No need to rely on a car and sit in traffic to cross the I-5 Bridge. Ride a bike instead! Metro wants you to feel safe and comfortable biking between Portland and Vancouver.
Metro and Drive Less/Save More just released the "Crossing the I-5 Bridge" video showing how to safely cross the bridge by bike. Host Kathryn Sofich of Metro brings you along as she rides the I-5 Bridge and makes her way through the Hayden Island interchange. You'll feel like you're in the rider's seat as she shows where to go, points out cautions and highlights critical areas.
The bridge does pose some challenges like narrow paths, curving railings and traffic noise. The video provides riders with important knowledge of the bridge. It gives you the sensation of what you'll experience first hand. It also shows the crossings you'll need to navigate and where not to ride as you make your way through the Hayden Island area.
Biking is a great option for getting around your community. The City of Vancouver estimates some 200 cyclists ride across the bridge daily. Riding over the bridge to commute to work or for recreation keeps you healthy, is good for the planet and saves you money and time by avoiding traffic jams.