Author Archives: Paul Tolme

Save Bike Funding and Support Climate Action: Vote NO on 2117

Washington Bikes urges voters who support bicycling, active transportation, climate justice, and cleaner air to […]

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Seattle Voters: Elect Morales and Lewis; See our Bike Policy Scorecard

Washington Bikes is endorsing Tammy Morales and Andrew Lewis for Seattle City Council and urging Seattle voters to view our Election Scorecards before filling out their ballots.

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2023 Legislative Highlights: E-Bike Rebates, Statewide Bike Education Funding, More Money for Infrastructure

The state budget fulfilled funding commitments in last year’s Move Ahead WA package–with big increases […]

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Electric Bike Rebates Coming to Washington State

The WA state Legislature approved $5 million for rebates of up to $1,200 for electric […]

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Let’s Make Driving Less Deadly for People Biking

Washington Bikes is moving bills that would reduce impaired driving, impose restrictions on drivers who […]

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Wrong on Red: Policy Changes to Reduce Traffic Violence

Washington Bikes announces its legislative and policy agenda for reducing traffic violence and protecting vulnerable […]

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Complete Streets are Coming to Washington

A new law that went into effect July 1 requires Washington state highway planners to […]

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Big Progress Coming on the Olympic Discovery and Great American Trails

Washington’s Olympic Discovery Trail is a key segment in the 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail. Plans […]

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$29 Million Will Fast-Track Eastrail Construction Projects

Move Ahead Washington funds will benefit bike infrastructure statewide and speed up completion of key […]

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Washington Bikes Celebrates Passage of Largest Funding Package for Bicycling Infrastructure and Bike Education in Washington History

Legislation with $1.3 billion in spending for bike, walk, and roll initiatives headed to the […]

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