Politics

3 Ways to Help Elect Washington Bike Champions Today!

Announcing the 2017 Primary Election Endorsements (round 1) Washington Bikes has identified key regions for […]

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Washington Bikes 2016 General Elections Endorsements Released

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

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Congress Passes FAST Act and Representative Larsen Leads

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

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

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

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

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Legislature’s Capital Budget Reaches All-Time High for Trails

The 2015-17 Capital Budget invests $15.6 million, or almost a 50% increase from the previous […]

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We’re Number One…Or Are We?

Why is Washington State the #1 Bicycle Friendly State in the United States and not […]

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Take Action: It’s Time to Hold the Line

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

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The State Legislature passed a transportation budget. Here’s what that means for a biking project near you.

Last week, the state legislature passed the 2015-17 biennial transportation budget with approximately $21 million […]

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The Washington State Legislature’s first special session is over. What happens now for bicycling?

Thursday was the last day of the Washington State Legislature’s thirty-day special session called by […]

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