Author Archives: Blake Trask

Rep. Rick Larsen Leads House to Protect Transportation Alternatives Funding

By Blake Trask | Published September 10, 2015

Today Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-2) led all US House of Representatives Democrats on the Transportation […]

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Let’s Move Seattle

By Blake Trask | Published August 13, 2015

Seattle’s transportation levy on the November ballot will push Seattle forward in improving biking and […]

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What’s at Stake if Governor Inslee Cuts Historic Investments for Biking & Safety?

By Blake Trask | Published July 23, 2015

A review of what will be lost, if Governor Inslee eliminates historic investments in biking […]

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Governor Inslee is Threatening a Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity – Tell Him to Stop

By Blake Trask | Published July 20, 2015

Washington’s historic transportation investments in bicycling, health, and safety are in jeopardy because of potential action by Governor […]

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Washington State Transportation Package Puts Biking Dollars at All-Time High

By Blake Trask | Published July 10, 2015

In the Washington state transportation package “compromise,” biking and Safe Routes to School investments grow sevenfold from […]

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Legislature’s Capital Budget Reaches All-Time High for Trails

By Blake Trask | Published July 9, 2015

The 2015-17 Capital Budget invests $15.6 million, or almost a 50% increase from the previous […]

Posted in Advocacy, Darrington, Ferry County, Funding/Policy, Infrastructure, Issues & Advocacy, King County, Kitsap County, Legislature, Lewis County, News, Olympic Peninsula, Pierce County, Politics, Rural, Snohomish County, Spokane County, Tourism, Trails, Transportation | 3 Comments

It’s crunch time in Olympia

By Blake Trask | Published June 24, 2015

Act now and let your legislators know it’s time to hold the line on critical […]

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The Statewide Bike Counter Network is Growing!

By Blake Trask | Published June 23, 2015

Today, WSDOT, in partnership with Washington Bikes, City of Redmond and King County Parks, installed […]

Posted in Advocacy, Funding/Policy, Infrastructure, Issues & Advocacy, King County, News, Safety, Transportation, WSDOT | 1 Comment

What Makes a Bicycle Friendly Community in Washington State?

By Blake Trask | Published June 18, 2015

Last week brought news that 4 new Bicycle Friendly Communities were designated in Washington state. […]

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We’re Number One…Or Are We?

By Blake Trask | Published June 9, 2015

Why is Washington State the #1 Bicycle Friendly State in the United States and not […]

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