Issues & Advocacy

Reimagining Bicycle-Friendly Cities at the UW Bicycle Urbanism Symposium June 19-22

By Administrator | Published January 23, 2013

The University of Washington’s College of Built Environments is hosting an exciting new event June […]

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Take Action for Safer Neighborhood Streets

By Louise McGrody | Published January 18, 2013

We’re gearing up to slow down–neighborhood traffic, that is. Send a reminder to your state […]

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January Construction Update: Hood Canal Bridge Bicycle Safety Improvements

By Blake Trask | Published January 18, 2013

After July’s agreement between Washington Bikes, local bicycle clubs and advocates, and the Washington State […]

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Transportation Advocacy Day 2013: Let’s Make it Bigger Than Ever!

By Blake Trask | Published January 14, 2013

Last year’s record turnout of over two hundred dedicated advocates for biking, walking, transit, and […]

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Student Transportation: The $400 Million Question

By Blake Trask | Published January 8, 2013

How Safe Routes to School Helps Save Washingtonians Money, Creates Safer Neighborhoods, and Makes Biking […]

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2013 Legislative Update & Agenda: Safety, Schools, and Growing Bicycling Statewide

By Blake Trask | Published December 11, 2012

With the start of the 2013 legislative session beginning in January, Washington Bikes is gearing […]

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Construction Update: Hood Canal Bridge Bicycle Safety Improvements

By Blake Trask | Published December 8, 2012

After July’s agreement between Washington Bikes, local bicycle clubs and advocates, and the Washington State […]

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Let the Washington State Transportation Commission Know About Biking!

By Blake Trask | Published November 15, 2012

Ever wonder how to get the word to Olympia that Washington needs more bike-friendly policies […]

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Federal Transportation Bill Update: The Right Choice for Washington’s Kids

By Blake Trask | Published November 1, 2012

Like many advocates for safer streets and healthy communities, we at Washington Bikes were dismayed […]

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Washington retains top ranking as most Bicycle Friendly State

By Louise McGrody | Published May 22, 2012

For the fifth year in a row, Washington leads the nation as the most Bicycle […]

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