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2022 Washington Bikes Legislative Priorities

The 2022 legislative session begins Monday, January 10. With just 60 days to complete the […]

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Safe biking requires climate commitments written into city policies across the state

  Written words and plan documents represent promises that advocates can hold leaders accountable to, […]

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Washington Bikes 2021 general election endorsements

Washington Bikes announces our 2021 general election endorsements for candidates for office in communities across […]

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Significant Progress for People who Bike in a Challenging Legislative Session!

$10 million increase to Safe Routes to Schools and bike and pedestrian grants. The 2021 […]

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Washington Bikes Outlines 2021 Legislative Agenda

Washington Bikes will push to increase investments in infrastructure for people who bike, walk, and […]

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Washington Bikes 2020 General Election Outcomes + Announcing our 2021 Legislative Agenda

Washington Bikes is excited to begin collaborating with newly elected and re-elected public leaders to […]

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Dispatch from Olympia: Budget Shortfalls Could Impact Active Transportation Projects, Delay Scenic Bikeways Program

The Washington State Legislature adjourned its 2020 session in the beginning days of the emergent […]

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The state Legislature adjourned the 2020 legislative session. Here’s a look at what Washington Bikes accomplished in the short 60-day session:

Washington Bikes’ 2020 legislative agenda was laser focussed on enacting policies and protecting funding for […]

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An intuitive new law, the Safety Stop, is coming to Washington

Washington Bikes is excited to report the Safety Stop bill (SB 6208) – Washington Bikes’ […]

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Washington Bikes update from Olympia

Great news! The “Safety Stop” bill and Washington Bikes’ other priority legislation to make biking […]

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