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Major Progress on Washington’s Longest Bike Trail

A bike bridge over the Columbia River is among approximately $10 million in projects underway […]

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Washington Bikes Outlines 2021 Legislative Agenda

Washington Bikes will push to increase investments in infrastructure for people who bike, walk, and […]

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Highlights from the 2020 Bike, Walk, Roll Summit!

We had a blast at the inaugural Bike Walk Roll Summit presented by Amazon this […]

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The Safety Stop: Why it Improves Safety, and When You Must Still Stop

WHAT IS THE SAFETY STOP? The “Safety Stop” law that went into effect on Oct. […]

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Washington Bikes & Votes: Vote for these bike-friendly candidates and ballot measures by Nov. 3

Washington Bikes announces 2020 general election endorsements Endorsing Candidates for Elected Office Our criteria: Washington […]

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Washington ‘Safety Stop’ Law for People Riding Bikes Goes Into Effect Oct. 1

People riding bikes can treat a stop sign as a yield if the coast is […]

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The Legacy of Cooper Jones: How a Family’s Loss Led to Washington’s ‘Share the Road’ License Plates

David Jones got the call he will never forget in the early evening of June […]

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Dispatch from Olympia: Budget Shortfalls Could Impact Active Transportation Projects, Delay Scenic Bikeways Program

The Washington State Legislature adjourned its 2020 session in the beginning days of the emergent […]

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Changing Lanes: Converting Highway Lanes into Bike Lanes and Safe Spaces for Walking and Outdoor Retail During the Pandemic

A newly launched state DOT program allows communities across Washington to temporarily convert lanes of […]

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The state Legislature adjourned the 2020 legislative session. Here’s a look at what Washington Bikes accomplished in the short 60-day session:

Washington Bikes’ 2020 legislative agenda was laser focussed on enacting policies and protecting funding for […]

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