Advocacy

Legislation to allow lower speed limits introduced in Washington State Legislature

By baw_admin | Published January 17, 2011

“Slow Down and Save Lives” bill would help protect pedestrians and cyclists Representative Cindy Ryu, […]

Also posted in Issues & Advocacy, Safety | 3 Comments

Teaching traffic school attendees to safely interact with bikes and pedestrians a legislative priority for the Bicycle Alliance

By baw_admin | Published January 13, 2011

Washington Bikes wants motorists in traffic school courses to be taught how to safely interact […]

Also posted in Education, Issues & Advocacy, Safety, Share the Road | 1 Comment

Cyclists and motorists are mutually responsible for sharing the road

By baw_admin | Published January 7, 2011

Earlier this week, a man—a bike commuter—dropped by our office to talk to me about […]

Also posted in Education, Issues & Advocacy, Safety, Share the Road | 38 Comments

Clark County Passes Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

By Guest Blogger | Published December 27, 2010

Today’s post was submitted by Brendon Haggerty, who regularly bike commutes from his home in […]

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Top 10 Reasons to make a year-end donation to the Bicycle Alliance

By baw_admin | Published December 23, 2010

(Thanks to Development Director JoAnn Yoshimoto for compiling this list!) 10. We help to educate […]

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Show your support for cycling: Attend Transportation Advocacy Day on February 10 in Olympia

By baw_admin | Published December 13, 2010

Question: What’s the best thing you can do on a Thursday in February? Answer: Come […]

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Tree Number 105: Remembering Susie Stephens

By Louise McGrody | Published December 8, 2010

Nancy MacKerrow (L) spearheads the tree plantings.  On a chilly morning in November, I joined some Spokane […]

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You’ve come a long way, baby!

By Louise McGrody | Published November 22, 2010

Eric Berg of JRA Bike Shop recently got his hands on a copy of Seattle’s […]

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Hub and Spoke: Next stop Everett

By baw_admin | Published November 11, 2010

This year, thanks to a grant from the Alliance for Biking and Walking, Washington Bikes […]

Also posted in Events, Everett | Comments Off on Hub and Spoke: Next stop Everett

Ferries won’t seek to change procedures for bicyclists

By baw_admin | Published November 10, 2010

Last week, we featured a post about a Washington State Ferry recommendation that would adversely […]

Also posted in Commuting, Ferries, Funding/Policy, Guest Blogger, Transportation | 1 Comment