Legislature

After Sine Die: What’s Next to Grow Bicycling Statewide?

By Blake Trask | Published April 21, 2014

The 2014 session was most notable for what was absent – a multibillion-dollar transportation revenue […]

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30 Days of Biking, Day 15: Taxes

By Barb Chamberlain | Published April 15, 2014

Obvious connection, right? Federal income tax due date and bicycling. Perhaps not, if you don’t […]

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WAbikes in Olympia: 5 things to watch in week 5

By Blake Trask | Published February 11, 2014

Exactly 30 days into session, here are five things Washington Bikes is watching as the […]

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WAbikes in Olympia: SB 6227 – Strengthening Washington’s Distracted Driving Law

By Blake Trask | Published January 23, 2014

On Tuesday, Washington Bikes testified in support of Senate Bill 6227 to further strengthen our state’s […]

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Transportation Advocacy Day

By Louise McGrody | Published January 21, 2014

Be a citizen lobbyist for a day! Join Washington Bikes and our partners for Transportation […]

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Washington Bikes in Olympia: 2014 Legislative Agenda

By Blake Trask | Published January 21, 2014

After a busy 2013, which featured several victories as well as a long conversation over […]

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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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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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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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