Last week, Bethany posted an open letter on Slog that was sent to us from a bicycle enthusiast by the name of Mike. In Mike's letter, which he addressed to Mayor Mike McGinn, he suggested that Seattle create two bike-only streets in Seattle, one running north-south and the other going east-west. Well, Mike, today the mayor actually responded to your letter on his own blog. Now, Slog has created—for the first time—legitimate Mike-to-Mike correspondence.

Mr. McGinn was not completely enamored with your bike-only street idea, Mike. However, he did voice his commitment to creating great north-to-south and east-to-west routes for bicycles. He also pointed out the fact that—although not necessarily on par with carless streets—Seattle is in the process of creating multiple protected bike right-of-way routes throughout the city. His crown jewel so far is the protected lane that just opened on 65th Avenue Northeast between the Burke-Gilman trail and Magnuson Park.

Read his full response by clicking here.