Politics

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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Governor Inslee Signs Dead Red Bill into Law!

By Blake Trask | Published April 20, 2015

On Friday morning Governor Jay Inslee signed Substitute Senate Bill 5438 – the Dead Red […]

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Action Alert: Take the Next Step to Invest in Our Children

By Blake Trask | Published April 16, 2015

The Senate and House transportation revenue package proposals each take important steps to investing in […]

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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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Money Time! *

By Blake Trask | Published April 11, 2015

Less than two weeks remain in the 2015 State Legislative Session. Whether or not the […]

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We Did It! Dead Red Bill Passes in Legislature – Moves to Governor’s Desk

By Blake Trask | Published April 8, 2015

This morning Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5438, aka the Dead Red Bill, was pulled in the […]

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Take Action: Make a Difference for the Next Generation of Biking

By Blake Trask | Published April 7, 2015

Right now in the House of Representatives budget negotiations are in full swing to spend […]

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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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#BikeIt: What’s On Your List?

By Barb Chamberlain | Published December 31, 2014

You know what a bucket list is — the things you want to do before […]

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Representative Rick Larsen Champions Biking and Walking Safety

By Blake Trask | Published December 18, 2014

Thanks to Representative Rick Larsen’s leadership, we’re about to learn more about the trends and […]

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