Author Archives: Blake Trask

Complete the Lower River Road Trail in Vancouver

By Blake Trask | Published August 21, 2013

Join us in Vancouver this Friday, August 23 for a Site Visit to Complete a […]

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Taking Stock of the 2013 Washington Legislature: Part 2 – What Didn’t Go Our Way

By Blake Trask | Published August 1, 2013

With the 2013 Washington Legislature’s regular and special sessions complete, Washington Bikes reviews our victories […]

Posted in Advocacy, Complete Streets, Funding/Policy, Infrastructure, Issues & Advocacy, Legislature, News, Safe Routes to School, Safety, Share the Road, Trails, Transit, Transportation, WSDOT | 1 Comment

Federal Transportation Update: In the Next 24 Hours Biking & Walking Investments Are At Risk – Act Now!

By Blake Trask | Published July 30, 2013

Following the June end to the Washington state legislative session, the US Congress is now […]

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Taking Stock of the 2013 Washington Legislature: Part 1 – Victories and Thanks

By Blake Trask | Published July 22, 2013

With the 2013 Washington Legislature’s regular and special sessions complete, Washington Bikes reviews our victories, […]

Posted in Advocacy, Funding/Policy, Infrastructure, Issues & Advocacy, Legislature, Northwest WA, Okanogan County, Safe Routes to School, Seattle, Share the Road, Skagit County, Spokane County, Tacoma, Trails, Transportation, Wenatchee, WSDOT, Yakima County | 1 Comment

Voice your support for a better Burke-Gilman Trail

By Blake Trask | Published May 22, 2013

Right now the University of Washington (UW) has a unique opportunity to compete for federal […]

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Coming to a neighborhood near you: safe streets

By Blake Trask | Published May 17, 2013

Yesterday afternoon Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1045, the Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill, into law. […]

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Legislative Session Update: Almost There! (Sort Of)

By Blake Trask | Published April 27, 2013

With one day left before Washington state’s 2013 regular legislative session ends, key votes for […]

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State Legislative Action Alert: Invest in Bicycle Trails Today

By Blake Trask | Published March 20, 2013

Bicycle trails in Washington state are great. Name them: Centennial Trail in Snohomish County, Fish […]

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Helping Kids Bike and Walk to School: Legislation to Grow Safe Routes to School Needs Your Help Today

By Blake Trask | Published February 27, 2013

2012 brought its ups and downs for investments in Safe Routes to School – an […]

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Week 3 Legislative Update

By Blake Trask | Published February 1, 2013

Ask most people around Olympia and the weeks are already beginning to blend together with […]

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