Legislature

Here’s what you need to know about Washington’s new e-bike law

By Administrator | Published June 6, 2018

New E-bike law in Washington state takes effect on June 7, 2018. In early 2018 […]

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Olympia Update: E-bike legislation has passed the legislature!

By Alex Alston | Published March 1, 2018

On the evening of February 27 the House of Representatives passed E-Bike legislation (SB 6434) […]

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Growing Momentum: The Washington Bikes’ 2018 Legislative Agenda

By Alex Alston | Published January 10, 2018

The 2018 legislative agenda works to improve bicycling statewide. In 2017 Washington Bikes worked to […]

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Governor Inslee finalizes the Cooper Jones Bicyclist Safety Council

By Alex Alston | Published May 18, 2017

Throughout the 2017 legislative session, Washington Bikes shared the importance of SB 5402. Now we’re […]

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Five-Year Strategic Plan Priority: Support Election of Bicycle-Friendly Candidates

By Barb Chamberlain | Published November 1, 2016

Political scientist David Easten famously labeled politics is “the authoritative allocation of values for a […]

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Looking Ahead: Our Five-Year Strategic Plan

By Barb Chamberlain | Published October 31, 2016

As the leadership of the “old” Washington  Bikes and Cascade Bicycle Club embarked on a […]

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John Wayne Pioneer Trail Recap and 2017 State Funding Request

By Barb Chamberlain | Published October 20, 2016

Protecting and funding the John Wayne Pioneer Trail will be one of Washington Bikes’ priorities […]

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Washington Bikes 2016 General Elections Endorsements Released

By Alex Alston | Published October 6, 2016

It’s almost Election Day, and here at Washington Bikes we are thrilled to announce our […]

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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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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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