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For a few hours, two Seattle freeways were bike-only (Photos)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

For a few short hours just after sunrise Sunday, two major Seattle freeways were beautiful places filled with smiling people. There were no honking horns and no road rage even as a rush hour’s worth of people traveled some of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

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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Washington becomes first state to endorse the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

Washington State is the first state to officially back the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, which provides best practice guidelines for designing complete streets that consider the needs and benefits of all road users, whether they are walking, biking, driving … Continue reading →

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School District, WA State get behind Bike to School Day – Big Bryant bike train planned

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

Wednesday is Bike to School Day, and it could very well blow the doors off every previous bike to school celebration in Seattle. For one, the Seattle School District has put its full support behind the bike to school effort. … Continue reading →

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Governor picks Peterson as new WSDOT Secretary

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro

Leadership at the state Department of Transportation is getting a shake-up. Secretary of Transportation Paula Hammond has been replaced by Lynn Peterson, transportation advisor to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber. The change has garnered optimism among people pushing for a more … Continue reading →

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