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 […]

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SB 5656: Strengthening Washington’s Distracted Driving Laws

By request of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, Senator Ann Rivers (R-La Center) introduced legislation […]

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Olympia Update: HB 1057 – Mopeds in Bike Lanes & Trails

One of the first bills heard in the 2015 Legislative Session sought to allow mopeds […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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New Economic Analysis: Bicycling Means Business in Washington

Bicycle riders spend over $3.1 billion in the Washington state economy and outdoor recreation contributes […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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