Tag Archives: transportation choices coalition

Yeah, there was no need to be worried about Seattle voting for transit

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Transit is extremely popular in Seattle. More than 80 percent of voters approved Prop 1, which would expand the sales tax to fund bus transit service hours, infrastructure improvements and access programs in Seattle. And considering 9 in 10 registered … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Protest statements from local transportation orgs

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

As massive protests against racist and brutal policing pass the half-month mark, the City Council has passed some significant limits on police weaponry and use of chokeholds. The Council is also developing major changes to the city budget through new … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

TCC: Contact your legislators now to support fully-funded transit

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Tom Fucoloro

Don’t cut transit! There are so many reasons why cutting transit funding makes no sense. But instead of listing them all here, I want you all to think of them for yourselves. Then I want you to write those reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , | Comments Off on TCC: Contact your legislators now to support fully-funded transit

How to help fight for transit and local transportation funding by defeating I-976

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

Washington’s most famous Office Depot chair thief also wants to take our voter-approved transit and local transportation funding. We must defeat I-976. Basically, Tim Eyman’s initiative would preempt local governments and agencies in places where voters have approved using vehicle … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Last push to get block-the-box and bus lane enforcement bill through the Senate

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Tom Fucoloro

The Washington State legislature initially failed this session to pass a law to allow cities to use automated camera enforcement to keep bus lanes and intersections clear. But thanks to some great, persistent advocacy from organizations like Transportation Choices Coalition … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Last push to get block-the-box and bus lane enforcement bill through the Senate

The Urbanist: Womxn’s Bike Month Happy Hour is Thursday

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Tom Fucoloro

Took a rad group of ladies out on an e-bike spin! Most of them had never ridden downtown. They were all smiles. #womxnbike #bikemonth #seabikes @limebike @CascadeBicycle @TranspoChoices pic.twitter.com/jC6uHaQikz — kelsey mesher (@kmesh) May 23, 2018 Womxn are leading the … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on The Urbanist: Womxn’s Bike Month Happy Hour is Thursday

Bike and transit advocacy should work together, meetup Saturday

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Tom Fucoloro

Washington State’s downtown Seattle highway tunnel is at least $223 million over budget and 2 and a half years behind schedule. All for one highway tunnel expected to carry 40,000 motor vehicles per day once it opens with no transit … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Bike and transit advocacy should work together, meetup Saturday

WA transportation ‘compromise’ spends billions on highways, ransoms transit but keeps most bike/walk funding

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Tom Fucoloro

UPDATE 12:10p 7/1: Publicola reports that the revenue portion of the transportation package is headed to Governor Inslee. That includes ST3 authorization and an 11.9 cent gas tax. However, other bills that make up the transportation package, including appropriations for … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , | 14 Comments

A couple cool bike gigs in the area

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Tom Fucoloro

TCC Pierce County Complete Streets Coordinator – Paid, apply by March 16 Transportation Choices is hiring for a new one year position that will be in charge of implementing a complete streets program in Pierce County Washington. The Coordinator’s primary … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

That was fast: SEEC throws out Prop 1 opponents’ ‘frivolous’ claim

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

It didn’t take long for the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission to reject a complaint from Proposition 1 opponents Citizens Against Raising Car Tabs (CARCT, pronounced “car city,” I believe…) As Streets for All, Cascade Bicycle Club and Transportation Choices … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Vulnerable Users Bill gets a flat, but luckily we have a spare tube – UPDATED

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

HB 1339 has officially passed away in committee. But have no fear, the House has a spare Vulnerable Users Bill in its legislative pannier (as well as a canister of political CO2… okay, its an imperfect analogy). SB 5326 just … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vulnerable Users Bill gets a flat, but luckily we have a spare tube – UPDATED

Vulnerable User bill pace far ahead of last year

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Vulnerable User bill (SB 5326) 7-1 Monday. Next the bill moves to the Rules Committee, which is expected to place it on the floor calendar. There are still many ways for the bill to … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Vulnerable User bill pace far ahead of last year

Del Rey sings about Seattle’s Bicycle Blues (VIDEO)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

How cool is this video? It’s like Seattle bike route trivia. But even cooler, if you buy Del Rey’s new transportation-centric 45, all proceeds will be donated to the Transportation Choices Coalition. From her website:

Posted in news | Tagged , , | 1 Comment