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Tonight: Phyllis Porter talks biking and activism

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Tonight (August 19) at 6 p.m., log in to hear Phyllis Porter talk about “her adventures and growth as a bicycle rider and activist including her passion for safe streets for all.” Porter has been a strong advocate and friend … Continue reading →

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Who’s the best District 2 candidate for biking and safe streets?

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

District: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 As I wrote in our District 1 post, Seattle Bike Blog is not doing official endorsements for the primary. Instead, I’ll be going district-by-district, posting videos from the MASS … Continue reading →

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Summer Parkways kicks off with huge Rainier Valley event Saturday

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

Summer Parkways 2016 kicks off with what is shaping up to be one of the biggest open streets events in recent Seattle history. Head down to Rainier Valley from 12:30 to 4:30 Saturday afternoon for car-free community fun. Teaming up … Continue reading →

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Watch: City Inside/Out takes on Seattle’s slashed bike plans

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

Seattle Channel’s City Inside/Out produced a quality segment on the city’s recent bike plan cuts and the public protest against them. The episode begins with a five-minute intro report outlining how the cuts came about and what people protesting the … Continue reading →

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A sober look at Pronto’s finances ahead of Council meeting

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

The City of Seattle already cut checks in December and early 2016 totaling $305,000 to keep Pronto Cycle Share operational, Josh Feit at Publicola reports. This revelation will certainly be a topic of conversation during tomorrow’s 2 p.m. Transportation Committee … Continue reading →

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Listen: KUOW on Rainier Ave’s speeding problem + Meeting tonight

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Rainier Ave has a serious speeding problem. But, of course, that speeding problem is actually a symptom caused by the street’s dangerous, highway-style design problem. Four lanes of traffic splitting through bustling neighborhood centers and business districts is inherently dangerous. … Continue reading →

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Columbia City shaken after person drives into building + Community walk Friday

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Tom Fucoloro

Columbia City residents and workers are still shaken up after someone drove into a hair salon last week and broke through the inside wall before coming to a rest inside the deli next door. Seven people were injured, including several … Continue reading →

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