Politics

We Did It! A Federal Safety Performance Measure for Biking & Walking to be Developed

By Blake Trask | Published December 15, 2014

Despite the drama surrounding the FY 2015 Omnibus, or “CRomnibus,” biking and walking just got […]

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Washington Bikes 2015 Legislative Agenda: Health, Safety, Transportation & Strong Economies

By Blake Trask | Published December 8, 2014

As the dust settles on the 2014 elections, activity for legislative action in 2015 grows. […]

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Bike and Hike the Stillaguamish this Weekend!

By Blake Trask | Published September 8, 2014

(and join us Saturday morning at the Fortson Mill Trailhead to celebrate the partnerships, progress […]

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Governor Inslee Proclaims May Bike Month in Washington State!

By Blake Trask | Published May 1, 2014

Be sure to join us tonight at the Washington Bikes Pioneer Square Offices to Celebrate! […]

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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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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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Bikenomics Book Review

By Administrator | Published December 13, 2013

As a follow-up to her earlier ‘zine Bikenomics, Elly Blue has written and published a […]

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Message to Senate Transportation Committee: Safety First!

By Marc Mims | Published October 9, 2013

On Wednesday evening, October 2, I testified at a state Transportation Committee Hearing at Central Valley […]

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Make Your Voice Heard At the Washington State Senate Listening Sessions

By Blake Trask | Published September 5, 2013

Updated to add three more sessions announced Sept. 12 and with change of location for […]

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Anacortes Wants The Guemes Channel Trail!

By Blake Trask | Published August 29, 2013

Wow! On a Wednesday morning over 90 residents, business owners, Chamber of Commerce representatives, city […]

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