Author Archives: Louise McGrody

Louise has been with Washington Bikes since 1994 and is often referred to as its institutional memory. Her community outreach efforts for the WA Bikes have spawned the formation of several local friends groups, including Friends of Burke Gilman Trail in Seattle and the Fish Lake Trail Action Group in Spokane. She has a passion for the outdoors and is happiest when exploring it by bike, skis or hiking boots. She also likes to knit and has been known to stash small knitting projects in her cycling panniers and backpacks.

Bring a Parklet to Your Seattle Neighborhood

By Louise McGrody | Published February 3, 2014

Seattle Department of Transportation is extending its Pilot Parklet Program and will accept applications until […]

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Josh Miller Moves On

By Louise McGrody | Published January 30, 2014

Josh Miller, our Go By Bike program manager, has had a lifelong love affair with […]

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Remaining Active in the Golden Years

By Louise McGrody | Published January 27, 2014

On Christmas Day, my partner Steve and I assembled an adult tricycle for his 88-year-old […]

Posted in Accessibility, Attitudes, Complete Streets, Health, Safety, Seniors | 1 Comment

Explore Snohomish County on McClinchy Mile Bike Ride

By Louise McGrody | Published January 22, 2014

Chase the winter blues away with an early season bike ride! Registration for the McClinchy […]

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Transportation Advocacy Day

By Louise McGrody | Published January 21, 2014

Be a citizen lobbyist for a day! Join Washington Bikes and our partners for Transportation […]

Posted in Advocacy, Alert, Events, Funding/Policy, Issues & Advocacy, Legislature, News, Olympia | 1 Comment

Bicycle Travel Video Contest

By Louise McGrody | Published January 14, 2014

Adventure Cycling Association is accepting submissions for its 2014 Bicycle Travel Video Contest. This is […]

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SnoCo Centennial Trail Touts Its History

By Louise McGrody | Published January 9, 2014

Explore Snohomish County history via the Centennial Trail Rail trails are community assets. They invite […]

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Basics of Bicycle Touring

By Louise McGrody | Published January 8, 2014

Has our work on Cycling Sojourner Washington or the US Bicycle Route System piqued your […]

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Spokane Valley: Washington’s Newest Cycling Destination?

By Louise McGrody | Published January 6, 2014

Four years ago, the threat of losing a bike lane project on an arterial in […]

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Meet the New Board Candidates

By Louise McGrody | Published December 26, 2013

Ballot Submissions Due January 6 Washington Bikes Board of Directors has approved a slate of […]

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