I visualized 13 years of Seattle’s bike traffic. Here’s its rhythm, from daily commutes to post-fireworks rushes.

Hey everyone,

I was curious about the cycling patterns in our city, so I downloaded and analyzed the data from the Fremont Bridge bike counter from 2012 through July 2025.

In this gallery, I’ve put together a few visualizations that tell a story about how we ride:

• The distinct hourly patterns of a weekday commute versus a leisurely weekend.
• The strong seasonal ebb and flow of cyclists throughout the year.
• A look at how recent commute patterns compare to the pre-pandemic baseline.
• Finally, a fun dive into a couple of holidays to see if we can spot cyclists heading to New Year’s and July 4th fireworks!

Hope you find it interesting. Let me know if this matches your experience cycling in the city!