Issues & Advocacy

If At First You Don’t Succeed: Vulnerable User Bill Passes Legislature

By baw_admin | Published April 28, 2011

Persistence pays off. On April 18, after a multi-year effort by the Cascade Bicycle Club […]

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Legislative Update: Traffic School Bill Signed into Law

By baw_admin | Published April 14, 2011

It’s official—Traffic Schools will soon be teaching drivers how to safely interact with bicyclists and […]

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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 […]

Also posted in News, People, Safe Routes to School, Seattle | 6 Comments

Legislative Update: Time runs out on 20 mph bill

By baw_admin | Published April 6, 2011

It’s the end of the road for HB 1217 20 mile-per-hour bill this session. The […]

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The “Mutual Responsibilities” Bill—What’s Up?

By baw_admin | Published March 30, 2011

The legislature won’t act on the proposed bill to set out drivers’ and cyclists’ rights […]

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Recap: 11th annual National Bike Summit

By baw_admin | Published March 22, 2011

It’s a Simple Solution Eight hundred bicycling and walking advocates gathered in the nation’s capital […]

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Legislative Update: Where are we now?

By baw_admin | Published March 15, 2011

Here’s a quick rundown on the bills that Washington Bikes is working on: Our Traffic […]

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Bicycle-friendly Legislation Making Progress

By baw_admin | Published March 7, 2011

The bicycle community is faring well in the legislature.  While we may not get all […]

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Advocacy Through Fresh Eyes

By Guest Blogger | Published February 24, 2011

Bicycle Alliance member Kristi Moen attended her first Transportation Advocacy Day this year.  She shares […]

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Congressional Listening Tour Comes to Washington

By baw_admin | Published February 15, 2011

What does a Representative from Florida have to do with Washington State transportation? The answer: […]

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