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No longer on the chopping block, State looks to invest in the John Wayne Trail

The movement to save and improve the state-spanning John Wayne Pioneer Trail (AKA the Iron Horse Trail) has turned out so strongly across Washington that rather than trying to give trail land away, Senate leaders are hoping to invest $100,000 … Continue reading

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Political firing of Sec. Peterson is Washington State’s loss

As of Friday, Lynn Peterson is no longer our state’s Secretary of Transportation. And that’s Washington State’s loss. Peterson came on board with our state’s biggest highway megaprojects already in trouble. And on top of those challenges — including a … Continue reading

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With John Wayne Trail seemingly protected for now, group from Tekoa outlines steps to make it great

The John Wayne Trail appears safe from legislative giveaway, at least for now. The Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association (“TTTA”) from the far east end of the statewide John Wayne Pioneer Trail (AKA the Iron Horse Trail) sent an email … Continue reading

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WA Bikes outlines 2016 legislative agenda

’twas the night before Christmas, and all through the web, every single creature was reading about Washington Bikes’ 2016 state legislative priorities. Last year, transportation money was flying all around the state legislature. As usual, it ended with billions for … Continue reading

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