Issues & Advocacy

Activists turn out for Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia

By Louise McGrody | Published February 14, 2011

Over 100 citizens descended on the state Capitol last Thursday for Transportation Advocacy Day (TAD).  Folks arrived […]

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Legislative Update

By baw_admin | Published February 8, 2011

Two of the three bills spearheaded by Washington Bikes are making their way through the […]

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Distracted Driving Law: Relationship-building pays off

By baw_admin | Published January 26, 2011

Today’s post was submitted by Doug Cantwell, a media professional and bicyclist who lives in […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Stop signs: the kudzu of American bike paths

By baw_admin | Published November 15, 2010

Everyone who’s been to the American South is familiar with kudzu—a creeping plant that appears […]

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Mr. Smith Goes to Olympia

By baw_admin | Published August 19, 2010

Bicycle Alliance Board Adopts 2011 Legislative Agenda In the classic 1939 Frank Capra movie about […]

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