Author Archives: Blake Trask

Legislature Approves Bill to Grow Outdoor Recreation

On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5843 […]

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Money Time! *

Less than two weeks remain in the 2015 State Legislative Session. Whether or not the […]

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We Did It! Dead Red Bill Passes in Legislature – Moves to Governor’s Desk

This morning Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5438, aka the Dead Red Bill, was pulled in the […]

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Take Action: Make a Difference for the Next Generation of Biking

Right now in the House of Representatives budget negotiations are in full swing to spend […]

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SSB 5438 Update: “Dead Red” Bill Passes House Transportation Committee

Last night Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5438, which provides bicycle riders a safe and reasonable […]

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Be a citizen lobbyist for a day: Transportation Advocacy Day 2015!

Held in conjunction with the Washington Bike Summit, Transportation Advocacy Day 2015 is about advocating […]

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SSB 5438 – Faulty Traffic Signals Bill – Passes Senate

Last night Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5438 passed on a Senate floor vote of 45-3. […]

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Olympia Update: SSB 5438 – Faulty Traffic Signals Bill – Moves Forward

Today Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5438 was pulled in the Senate Rules Committee. Next this […]

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Senate Transportation Revenue Package – A Good Start to Grow Bicycling Statewide

Washington Bikes testifies today in support of the Washington State Senate transportation revenue package. The […]

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Moving Forward and Amending – SB 5438 Update on Faulty Traffic Signals Bill

Washington Bikes’ priority legislation, SSB 5438, has moved out of the Senate Transportation Committee. The […]

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