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Oct23Tue6:30 pm Queen Anne Greenways monthly mee...Queen Anne Greenways monthly mee...Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmQACC Room #1 ALWAYS CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE (https://www.facebook.com/QueenAnneGreenways) FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES FacebookTwitterRedditEmail7:00 pm SDOT: Roosevelt Rapid Ride Proje...SDOT: Roosevelt Rapid Ride Proje...Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmRapidRide Roosevelt Eastlake Neighborhood Project Briefing Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Meeting from 7-9 PM, presentation at 7:15 PM TOPS K-8 School Cafeteria 2500 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 More info here: http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/SDOT/TransitProgram/RapidRide/Roosevelt/RapidRide_Roosevelt_Mailer_Final.PDFFacebookTwitterRedditEmailOct25Thu5:45 pm Pike/Pine Community Design WorkshopPike/Pine Community Design WorkshopOct 25 @ 5:45 pm – 8:45 pmJoin us to help shape a street design that works for everyone. Doors open at 5:30; food and drink provided. For more info and to RSVP, visit bit.ly/PikePineWorkshop.FacebookTwitterRedditEmail6:00 pm Beacon Hill Safe Streets Monthly... @ Beacon Hill LibraryBeacon Hill Safe Streets Monthly... @ Beacon Hill LibraryOct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pmformerly Beacon B.I.K.E.S. FacebookTwitterRedditEmail6:30 pm Bike Works Volunteer Repair Party @ Bike Works ClassroomsBike Works Volunteer Repair Party @ Bike Works ClassroomsOct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pmDetails: Volunteer Repair Parties (VRP) are drop-in, weekly bike repair parties for adults (age 18 and up). You do not need to be a skilled bike mechanic to help out. This is how most volunteers with Bike Works get their … Continue reading → Bike-Friendly Business Showcase
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Tag Archives: guest posts
Op-ed: Bicyclists should support I-1631, Protect Washington voter initiative
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following op-ed is written by Chris Covert-Bowlds, M.D., a person who bikes, is a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, and supports I-1631. Washington state bicyclists should support I-1631 — the Protect Washington voter initiative. With a carbon … Continue reading
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35th Ave NE: A Project at Risk
This is a guest post written by Liam Bradshaw. Liam is a research scientist in materials chemistry who lives near 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood. He enjoys riding for both commuting and recreation, but drives, walks, and busses when necessary. … Continue reading
‘America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride’ challenges and inspires Seattle team
Today’s guest post is by Leigh Pate, a writer and photographer here in Seattle. She recently biked across India and wrote about the experience for the Great Outdoors. Get more of Leigh at www.LeighPate.com Peek-a-boo views of snowy mountains reflecting … Continue reading
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When reporting hyperlocal news, a bicycle gets you the scoop first
Capitol Hill, Seattle — the neighborhood I cover as a hyperlocal reporter — is one of the most dense areas on the West Coast and many stretches of parking are at more than 100% of capacity thanks to creative drivers … Continue reading
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Tagged capitol hill, capitol hill seattle, guest posts, hyperlocal news, jseattle, justin carder, reporting
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Bicycle bag maker Swift Industries settles into historic Ballard building
On a lovely rooftop garden of their new studio space one sunny afternoon, I chatted with Martina and Jason, the creators and designers of a growing Seattle company that makes custom bags built for bike touring. Swift Industries bags are … Continue reading
Join me for 30 Days of Biking in April
Editor’s note: Here’s a guest post by Madi from Family Ride. After reading this post, I’m not sure I have ever ridden my bike every day for 30 days straight without missing a single one. I never kept track before. … Continue reading