Author Archives: baw_admin

Hub & Spoke: Next Stop is Olympia

By baw_admin | Published January 25, 2011

Last year, the Bicycle Alliance launched its Hub & Spoke outreach tour and visited four […]

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A Pledge for Bicyclists and Motorists

By baw_admin | Published January 24, 2011

As a bicyclist, I: Will ride predictably and follow the rules of the road. Won’t […]

Posted in Attitudes, Bike Culture, Safety, Share the Road | 3 Comments

Legislation to allow lower speed limits introduced in Washington State Legislature

By baw_admin | Published January 17, 2011

“Slow Down and Save Lives” bill would help protect pedestrians and cyclists Representative Cindy Ryu, […]

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Teaching traffic school attendees to safely interact with bikes and pedestrians a legislative priority for the Bicycle Alliance

By baw_admin | Published January 13, 2011

Washington Bikes wants motorists in traffic school courses to be taught how to safely interact […]

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Cyclists and motorists are mutually responsible for sharing the road

By baw_admin | Published January 7, 2011

Earlier this week, a man—a bike commuter—dropped by our office to talk to me about […]

Posted in Advocacy, Education, Issues & Advocacy, Safety, Share the Road | 38 Comments

Demonstration bike loading policy in downtown Seattle to become permanent

By baw_admin | Published January 7, 2011

Last February, King County Metro dropped its restriction on loading bikes on buses at transit […]

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Top 10 Reasons to make a year-end donation to the Bicycle Alliance

By baw_admin | Published December 23, 2010

(Thanks to Development Director JoAnn Yoshimoto for compiling this list!) 10. We help to educate […]

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The Great Helmet Debate

By baw_admin | Published December 22, 2010

pedbikeimages.org/Dan Burden Do you wear a helmet when you ride? Should you wear a helmet […]

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Show your support for cycling: Attend Transportation Advocacy Day on February 10 in Olympia

By baw_admin | Published December 13, 2010

Question: What’s the best thing you can do on a Thursday in February? Answer: Come […]

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Cars and the Holidays: Bah, Humbug!

By baw_admin | Published December 9, 2010

The Holiday season is upon us, and with it one of my least favorite December […]

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