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What to look for from Washington Bikes in the 2019 legislative session

Improved street safety, connecting and protecting trails, and growing investments in infrastructure for people who […]

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Washington Bikes & Votes: Look for these bike-friendly candidates and ballot measures on your November ballot

Washington Bikes announces 2018 general election endorsements This year Washington Bikes endorsed legislators who led […]

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Big wins for people who bike as the 2018 legislative session adjourns

March 8 marked the close of 60 day legislative session, Washington Bikes’ saw success with […]

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Olympia Update: E-bike legislation has passed the legislature!

On the evening of February 27 the House of Representatives passed E-Bike legislation (SB 6434) […]

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Olympia Update: Here’s where Washington Bikes’ priorities stand with nine days to go in the 2018 legislative session

Lots of exciting progress, but more work remains Washington Bikes has been hustling to move […]

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Olympia Update: Bike Priorities Continue to Progress at the Capitol

Week 5 and 6 brought committee action, floor action and budget deadlines for Washington Bikes’ […]

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Olympia Update: A Big Week for Bikes!

Week 4 saw several advances for the 2018 Washington Bikes Agenda. After three weeks of […]

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Rise in the popularity of electric-assist bicycles prompts need to update Washington laws

Tomorrow, January 31, Senate and House Transportation committees will hear SB 6434 (Rolfes) and HB […]

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State approves $14 million for trails statewide over next two years

Last night the Washington state legislature passed the long awaited $4 billion budget funding capital […]

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Growing Momentum: The Washington Bikes’ 2018 Legislative Agenda

The 2018 legislative agenda works to improve bicycling statewide. In 2017 Washington Bikes worked to […]

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