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Latest Stories
- Tonight: Bike researcher John Pucher will discuss how to increase cycling and walking
- The Linden Ave cycle track is now complete
- Teen dies during Vancouver-to-Seattle Ride to Conquer Cancer
- Bike News Roundup: Martian scientists come to Earth, assume the car is the dominant species
- Biking Bis: State working to open more John Wayne Trail tunnels
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Top Posts
- The Linden Ave cycle track is now complete
- Teen dies during Vancouver-to-Seattle Ride to Conquer Cancer
- Bike News Roundup: Martian scientists come to Earth, assume the car is the dominant species
- Find love on two wheels: Hub & Bespoke is bringing back Slow Ride Speed Date
- State lawmaker defends bike tax, says bicycling is not good for the environment
Seattle Bike Links
- An Adventure Called Bicycling To the grocery store, up a mountain…it’s all an adventure.
- Bicitoro stitching and cycling and stitching for cycling
- Bicycle Alliance of WA blog
- Bike Hugger Bike culture blogged
- Bike Intelligencer Bike news and thoughts by Paul Andrews
- Bike Works Community non-profit bike org. in Columbia City
- Bikejuju The magic of cycling all over the world
- BikeWise Report Bike Crashes/Hazards/Thefts
- Biking Bis Bicycle touring and more
- Bird & Bicycle Biking, sewing and crafting
- blame it on the rain a girl + her bike in Seattle
- Car Free Days Insightful blog by parents ditching their cars
- Cascade Bicycle Club Blog
- Cycle Chic Seattle We look good, even in rain gear.
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
- Family Ride Promoting everyday family biking.
- fietsSeattle life ain’t always beautiful, but it’s a beautiful ride
- Fremont Bike Counter Updated every night
- Go Means Go Plans and promotes cycling events
- Go Means Go Events Calendar Go Means Go keeps up on what’s going down
- Kent's Bike Blog For those who like bikes AND Sci Fi
- No Spandex Required Blogging about a Jew biking in the City of Seattle
- Riding on Roadways Finally, the Internet has a blog by Davey Oil
- Seattle Bicycle Laws Know ‘em.
- Seattle Bike Life Photos and profiles of bikes and the people who ride ‘em
- Seattle Bike Map Put in your address and the Bicycle Alliance will mail one to your home for free. Rad.
- Seattle Neighborhood Greenways Find & join your neighborhood group!
- Spokespeople Helping Seattleites start biking
- Stylen' Cycle Mom Cycling mom in Eastlake
- The Bicycle Paper Newsprint publication covering all things cycling in the PNW
- The Riding Reporter The Ballard News Tribune’s Anne-Marije Rook reports from two wheels
- Totcycle Family cycling
- Tubulocity Bike culture for a tubular world
- Urban Adonia Anthropological analyses of bike culture.
- Walk.Bike.Schools Helathy kids needs healthy trips to school
- Wheelha.Us Family biking in Seattle
Other Good Links
- Bus Chick Car-free since ’03
- Capitol Hill Seattle Neighborhood news for Seattle’s Capitol Hill. I am a contributor
- Central District News Neighborhood news for Seattle’s Central District. I am the editor
- Seattle Transit Blog Very active and interesting blog about public transit
- Walking In Seattle Bloggin’ about walkin’
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Tag Archives: bicycle alliance of washington
Senate transportation package ignores people who walk, bike or take transit
For many, last week’s transportation package out of the state House was a bitter pill. On one hand, the state desperately needs to pass a funding bill to repair our crumbling infrastructure, maintain and expand transit service and upgrade safety … Continue reading
Blake Trask: End days in Olympia – What’s at stake for biking and walking? A lot.
Editor’s Note: Blake has been in Olympia all session working with the legislature to make the state safer and more accessible for people on bikes. In this guest post, he makes the case for why urgent action is needed to … Continue reading
BikeWA: Work progressing on state’s first official US Bike Route
Every region of Washington State could someday have nationally-signed and connected bicycle routes optimized for bicycle travel and transportation. The US Bicycle Route System is a vision for a network of these routes, allowing for easier and safer bicycle travel … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle alliance of washington, US Bicycle Route System, USBR 10, wsdot
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Time for final push to pass the Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill
The Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill is now in line for a final vote in the Senate, among the last steps for the popular, bipartisan bill before heading to the governor’s desk. Of course, it’s gotta get there first. The Bicycle … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle alliance of washington, hb 1045, neighborhood safe streets bill
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BikeWA: State has chance to invest in vital walking and biking trails throughout the state
Washington State has many incredible opportunities for expanding and connecting regional walking and biking trails. The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition and its many partners are working to get a list of valuable trails on the state’s capital construction budget, … Continue reading
Tonight: Adventure Cycling, BikeWA holding bike touring event at Swift Industries
You’ve read Swift’s thoughts on bike tourism right here on Seattle Bike Blog. Now, you have a chance to meet with Swift, the Adventure Cycling Association and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington to talk about bicycle touring. It will also … Continue reading
The bike tax is just a distraction: The real problem is the billions on new highways
When the state Senate Democrats unveiled a transportation package last week, folks were shocked to see a “symbolic” bike tax of up to 5 percent on bike sales in the state. And we all fell for it, posting about why … Continue reading
Bill would officially allow drivers to cross double yellow to pass someone on a bike
A bill starting its journey through the state legislature would officially legalize something that nearly all careful and courteous drivers already do: cross a double yellow line in order to give someone biking or walking on the road a safe … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 legislature, bicycle alliance of washington, safe passing bill, sb 5564
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Bike Love Party in Pioneer Square Thursday
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington’s First Thursday party this month will be a Bike Love Party. Sponsored in part by Zipcar (also a new Seattle Bike Blog sponsor!), the party will take place during the monthly Pioneer Square Art Walk … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle alliance of washington, events, pioneer square, zipcar
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