Economic Impact

Five Washington Communities Earn Bicycle Friendly Status

By Louise McGrody | Published June 10, 2015

List Includes First Tribe in the Nation The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) announced its […]

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Take Action: It’s Time to Hold the Line

By Blake Trask | Published June 3, 2015

Right now legislators in Olympia are negotiating transportation spending that will decide where billions of […]

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Washington State #1 Bicycle Friendly State in the Nation for Eighth Year Running

By Blake Trask | Published May 11, 2015

For the eighth year in a row, Washington state ranks as the most bicycle friendly […]

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Governor Inslee Proclaims May Bike Month!

By Blake Trask | Published May 7, 2015

Noting the billions that biking provides to the Washington state economy, the enormous health benefits, […]

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If you don’t count, it doesn’t count (bicycling, that is)

By Blake Trask | Published April 28, 2015

Rigorous data collection for bicycling has largely been absent. Washington Bikes is now coordinating with […]

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Legislature Approves Bill to Grow Outdoor Recreation

By Blake Trask | Published April 14, 2015

On Tuesday, the Washington State House of Representatives passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5843 […]

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Washington Bike Summit 2015: Statewide Bike Conference a Sell-Out Crowd

By Barb Chamberlain | Published March 23, 2015

We capped registration, then pushed the cap, then pushed it some more. An event we […]

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McClinchy Mile Oso Strong Ride

By Louise McGrody | Published February 25, 2015

One week after last year’s McClinchy Mile Bike Ride hosted by BIKES Club of Snohomish […]

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Senate Transportation Revenue Package – A Good Start to Grow Bicycling Statewide

By Blake Trask | Published February 18, 2015

Washington Bikes testifies today in support of the Washington State Senate transportation revenue package. The […]

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WSDOT Report: Bike/Ped and Safe Routes to School Projects up for State Funding in 2015-17

By Blake Trask | Published January 13, 2015

WSDOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Grant project lists indicate that less […]

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