Issues & Advocacy

Time for (More Than) Your Two Cents’ Worth—Tell Olympia Washington Bikes!

By Barb Chamberlain | Published November 19, 2013

Earlier this month, we announced our new name: Washington Bikes. It expresses our vision for […]

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What to Tell the State Senate About Bike Transportation

By Barb Chamberlain | Published September 12, 2013

This fall citizens who care about transportation have 10 opportunities around the state to tell […]

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Federal Transportation Plans: Looking Ahead or in the Rearview Mirror?

By Barb Chamberlain | Published September 9, 2013

If you’ve ever participated in any kind of strategic planning exercise you’ve heard about having […]

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Make Your Voice Heard At the Washington State Senate Listening Sessions

By Blake Trask | Published September 5, 2013

Updated to add three more sessions announced Sept. 12 and with change of location for […]

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Anacortes Wants The Guemes Channel Trail!

By Blake Trask | Published August 29, 2013

Wow! On a Wednesday morning over 90 residents, business owners, Chamber of Commerce representatives, city […]

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Congressman Rick Larsen to Visit Guemes Channel Trail With Anacortes Community, Civic, and Business Leaders

By Blake Trask | Published August 27, 2013

Washington Bikes working with supporters to complete the trail; spur tourism and transportation connectivity As […]

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Complete the Lower River Road Trail in Vancouver

By Blake Trask | Published August 21, 2013

Join us in Vancouver this Friday, August 23 for a Site Visit to Complete a […]

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Taking Stock of the 2013 Washington Legislature: Part 2 – What Didn’t Go Our Way

By Blake Trask | Published August 1, 2013

With the 2013 Washington Legislature’s regular and special sessions complete, Washington Bikes reviews our victories […]

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Federal Transportation Update: In the Next 24 Hours Biking & Walking Investments Are At Risk – Act Now!

By Blake Trask | Published July 30, 2013

Following the June end to the Washington state legislative session, the US Congress is now […]

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Taking Stock of the 2013 Washington Legislature: Part 1 – Victories and Thanks

By Blake Trask | Published July 22, 2013

With the 2013 Washington Legislature’s regular and special sessions complete, Washington Bikes reviews our victories, […]

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