Transportation

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

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

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

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Registration is open for the 2016 Ride in the Rain Challenge!

As the rainy season draws near many people hang up their bikes and opt for […]

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2016 Washington Bikes Legislative Agenda

Washington Bikes’ 2016 Legislative Agenda seeks to protect historic investments in biking, support distracted driving […]

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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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It’s up to you (Seattle voters)

The fate of the Let’s Move Seattle Levy (Proposition 1), which replaces the expiring Bridging the Gap […]

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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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Rep. Rick Larsen Leads House to Protect Transportation Alternatives Funding

Today Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-2) led all US House of Representatives Democrats on the Transportation […]

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Washington State Transportation Package Puts Biking Dollars at All-Time High

In the Washington state transportation package “compromise,” biking and Safe Routes to School investments grow sevenfold from […]

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