Author Archives: Blake Trask

Washington Bikes Endorsements: The Time is Now for Seattle

By Blake Trask | Published October 3, 2017

On November 7 let’s elect four leaders to set Seattle on course to build a […]

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Washington Bikes 2016 Ballot Measure Endorsements Released

By Blake Trask | Published October 19, 2016

You’re celebrating the election of a bicycle-champion official. You’re biking down a newly installed protected […]

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2016 Legislative Session Recap

By Blake Trask | Published April 21, 2016

The 2016 state legislative session represented a time to assess and solidify gains following the […]

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2016 Washington Bikes Legislative Agenda

By Blake Trask | Published December 23, 2015

Washington Bikes’ 2016 Legislative Agenda seeks to protect historic investments in biking, support distracted driving […]

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Congress Passes FAST Act and Representative Larsen Leads

By Blake Trask | Published December 8, 2015

On Friday, President Obama signed into law the FAST Act, a 5-year transportation reauthorization  bill. […]

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John Wayne Pioneer Trail – New Opportunities to Make Your Voice Heard

By Blake Trask | Published November 3, 2015

Whether you support the John Wayne Pioneer Trail for its recreation opportunities, economic impact to […]

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Take Action: Tell Congress Biking & Trails are Priorities in WA

By Blake Trask | Published November 3, 2015

Today the U.S. House of Representatives officially kicks off debate on the chamber’s long-term highway and […]

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It’s up to you (Seattle voters)

By Blake Trask | Published October 30, 2015

The fate of the Let’s Move Seattle Levy (Proposition 1), which replaces the expiring Bridging the Gap […]

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So does $100 million make Colorado the best state for biking?

By Blake Trask | Published October 16, 2015

Last month, Governor Hickenlooper promised a $100 million investment to make Colorado the best state for biking. […]

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Briefing: John Wayne Pioneer Trail

By Blake Trask | Published October 7, 2015

A vigorous conversation over the eastern stretch of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail sparks new […]

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