Issues & Advocacy

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Proclaiming National Bicycle Month in [Your Town Here]!

Want your city or county to be recognized for its bike-friendly qualities, in the nation’s […]

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The Grad Student Goes to the Bike Summit, Part 1: Joining Forces

Writing a dissertation can be a lonely process. You’re the only person who knows all […]

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State Legislative Action Alert: Invest in Bicycle Trails Today

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

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Will the State Senate Vote to Help Slow Traffic in Your Neighborhood?

The answer to the question in the title above–Will the State Senate vote to help […]

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Keep your Eyes on the Prize: It’s Time to Go Get the Transportation Investments We Need

On Wednesday, Rep. Judy Clibborn, chair of the House Transportation Committee, proposed a transportation revenue […]

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Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill Needs You in the House

Slow down. Stay safe. Such a simple message—and one we can’t quit repeating if we’re […]

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It’s Just Common Sense: The Safe Passing Bill

A member who’s a Kitsap County resident told us this story just the other day: […]

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Love Bikes? Take Action During Valentine’s Week!

Legislative hearings and advocacy days in Olympia are coming at us quickly, so we’re pedaling […]

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Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill: Second Gear, Second Committee Hearing

Thanks for helping us get a “do pass” recommendation from the House Transportation Committee last […]

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Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill: First Gear, First Committee Hearing

You may remember (if you’re of a certain age) the old “Schoolhouse Rock” video that […]

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