Issues & Advocacy

John Wayne Pioneer Trail: Public Hearings May 10 and 11

By Barb Chamberlain | Published April 26, 2016

State Parks to host second round of public planning meetings for John Wayne Pioneer Trail […]

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Will Your Town Celebrate Bike Month with a Proclamation?

By Barb Chamberlain | Published April 22, 2016

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

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2016 Legislative Session Recap

By Blake Trask | Published April 21, 2016

The 2016 state legislative session represented a time to assess and solidify gains following the […]

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The New Washington Bikes

By Barb Chamberlain | Published March 31, 2016

We headed into 2016 with a new organizational structure to carry out a statewide mission. […]

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2016 Washington Bikes Legislative Agenda

By Blake Trask | Published December 23, 2015

Washington Bikes’ 2016 Legislative Agenda seeks to protect historic investments in biking, support distracted driving […]

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Congress Passes FAST Act and Representative Larsen Leads

By Blake Trask | Published December 8, 2015

On Friday, President Obama signed into law the FAST Act, a 5-year transportation reauthorization  bill. […]

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John Wayne Pioneer Trail – New Opportunities to Make Your Voice Heard

By Blake Trask | Published November 3, 2015

Whether you support the John Wayne Pioneer Trail for its recreation opportunities, economic impact to […]

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So does $100 million make Colorado the best state for biking?

By Blake Trask | Published October 16, 2015

Last month, Governor Hickenlooper promised a $100 million investment to make Colorado the best state for biking. […]

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Briefing: John Wayne Pioneer Trail

By Blake Trask | Published October 7, 2015

A vigorous conversation over the eastern stretch of the John Wayne Pioneer Trail sparks new […]

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Rep. Rick Larsen Leads House to Protect Transportation Alternatives Funding

By Blake Trask | Published September 10, 2015

Today Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-2) led all US House of Representatives Democrats on the Transportation […]

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