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.

Help us make the US Bicycle Route System a reality in Washington State

By Louise McGrody | Published May 2, 2011

Imagine an interstate highway system for bicycles…officially recognized and signed bike routes that crisscross our […]

Posted in Adventure, Advocacy, Travel, USBRS, WSDOT | 2 Comments

Community Bike Shops

By Louise McGrody | Published April 27, 2011

What do you do with the bike that your 10-year-old has outgrown?  Or perhaps you’ve […]

Posted in Accessibility, Bike Culture, Education, Everett, Go By Bike, Seattle, Spokane County, Sustainable Living | 1 Comment

Meet Josh Miller

By Louise McGrody | Published April 25, 2011

Say hello to Josh Miller.  A Seattle resident since 1999, Josh joined the Bicycle Alliance […]

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Dave Janis says Farewell to the Bicycle Alliance

By Louise McGrody | Published April 13, 2011

After nine years of service with Washington Bikes, Policy Director Dave Janis has decided to […]

Posted in Issues & Advocacy, News, People, Safe Routes to School, Seattle | 6 Comments

Bringing Safe Routes to School to South King County

By Louise McGrody | Published April 12, 2011

ped-bikeimages.org/Chris Metka When I was a kid, I walked to school. In fact, most of […]

Posted in Education, Health, Kids, Safe Routes to School, Seattle, Volunteer | Comments Off on Bringing Safe Routes to School to South King County

Hey, mom… No training wheels!

By Louise McGrody | Published April 11, 2011

Many of you involved with Washington Bikes know Andy Goulding. Andy is an ardent supporter […]

Posted in Education, Kids, People, Volunteer | 1 Comment

April showers bring the Daffodil Classic

By Louise McGrody | Published March 31, 2011

flickr/Mr Ush It’s spring, we’re on daylight savings time, and you’re probably itching to ride […]

Posted in Bike Clubs, Rides, Tacoma | Comments Off on April showers bring the Daffodil Classic

New Faces on the Bicycle Alliance Board

By Louise McGrody | Published March 8, 2011

Two new faces have joined the Bicycle Alliance board of directors.  The board officially seated […]

Posted in News, People, Seattle, Vancouver, Volunteer | Comments Off on New Faces on the Bicycle Alliance Board

We’re Driving Less

By Louise McGrody | Published March 3, 2011

Are you driving less?  A recent Sightline post reports that traffic volumes are on the […]

Posted in Attitudes, Transportation | Comments Off on We’re Driving Less

Activists turn out for Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia

By Louise McGrody | Published February 14, 2011

Over 100 citizens descended on the state Capitol last Thursday for Transportation Advocacy Day (TAD).  Folks arrived […]

Posted in Advocacy, Complete Streets, Education, Events, Funding/Policy, Issues & Advocacy, Politics, Transportation | Comments Off on Activists turn out for Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia