Author Archives: Blake Trask
SB 5724: Safe Routes to School Now and Into the Future
Washington Bikes priority legislation to create a federal and state funding floor for Safe Routes […]
SB 5656: Strengthening Washington’s Distracted Driving Laws
By request of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Senator Ann Rivers (R-La Center) introduced legislation […]
Olympia Update: HB 1057 – Mopeds in Bike Lanes & Trails
One of the first bills heard in the 2015 Legislative Session sought to allow mopeds […]
SB 5438 – Updating State Law to Accommodate for Faulty Traffic Signal Detection
Legislation introduced yesterday in the Washington State Senate provides a safe and reasonable procedure to […]
WSDOT Report: Bike/Ped and Safe Routes to School Projects up for State Funding in 2015-17
WSDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Grant project lists indicate that less […]
New Economic Analysis: Bicycling Means Business in Washington
Bicycle riders spend over $3.1 billion in the Washington state economy and outdoor recreation contributes […]
Representative Rick Larsen Champions Biking and Walking Safety
Thanks to Representative Rick Larsen’s leadership, we’re about to learn more about the trends and […]
We Did It! A Federal Safety Performance Measure for Biking & Walking to be Developed
Despite the drama surrounding the FY 2015 Omnibus, or “CRomnibus,” biking and walking just got […]
Washington Bikes 2015 Legislative Agenda: Health, Safety, Transportation & Strong Economies
As the dust settles on the 2014 elections, activity for legislative action in 2015 grows. […]
Tell Them Washington Bikes: Take the Voice of Washington State Survey Today
Think Washington state doesn’t pay enough attention to biking and walking? Now’s your chance to […]