Washington Bikes

We're excited to endorse Claudia Balducci for her leadership to make King County streets safer to bike, walk, roll, and take transit!

Money that's already been awarded to build more bike and trail projects here in Washington is at risk of being yanked away for ridiculous reasons. Take the @bikeleague.org action today to keep this funding where it belongs!
bikeleague.org/take-action/...

Tickets for Walk and Roll Bellingham's Week Without Driving event w/ @spottnik.bsky.social here!
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Tracy for Kenmore endorsement announcement thanking Washington Bikes for their trust and support.

Safe streets for biking, scooting, rolling, running, and walking are integral to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. I am excited to build a Kenmore with you where everyone can get around safely no matter how they choose to travel. Thanks @wabikes.bsky.social for supporting our campaign!🚴

@spokanereimagined.org is doing such big things for biking, walking, and transit for Spokane!

Save the Roundabout Don't let LFP's City Council stop essential traffic safety upgrades at the last minute. Plans have been on the books since 2018 to build a roundabout at the intersection of Ballinger Way NE (WA 104) ...

Safety improvements north of the Burke-Gilman Trail are under attack!

Local advocates in Lake Forest Park invite community members to send a quick letter to council this afternoon: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...

If you care about safe streets in the US read this article and then take at least one action to contact the USDOT today!

There are handy links in the article.

We think it's a problem when we're NOT making massive investments in bike infrastructure at the federal level.

Let Sec. Duffy know what you think by Aug 20 at the @bikeleague.org action alert below!

Thank you King County voters for renewing the Parks levy, providing six more years of investments to grow and improve the trail network! Bike trails allow us to get around, get outside, and get connected with one another for stronger, more welcoming communities ❤️

Add Bothell to the list of WA cities removing parking minimums! Another win for encouraging the development of people-oriented places, instead of cars: www.kuow.org/stories/whil...

King County Voters! Yes for King County Prop 1 is a YES vote for filling gaps in the King County regional trails network. Renewing the 6 yr parks levy will generate $182 million for trails like Eastrail, Interurban South, Green River, and Lake to Sound trail.

Photo of a man holding a sign saying "Design Matters Build Safer Streets.

What Will It Take To Give Victims and Advocates a Voice at US DOT?

A new bill would put a dedicated "roadway safety advocate" in the halls of US DOT - and you can support it right now.

I support passage of this bill for those affected now do not have a voice.

usa.streetsblog.org/2025/07/29/w...

Seattle Primary Election Endorsements for Better Biking - Washington Bikes Over the next four years, Seattle leaders will inform how half of the Seattle Transportation […]

We interviewed candidates for Seattle's open seat in District 2 about their positions on bike-friendly policies.

Check out our scorecard and read on for all City of Seattle endorsements: wabikes.org/index.php/20... #waelex

We're presenting at this @bikeleague.org webinar next Tuesday July 8 at noon. Tune in and learn how to use policy rides as a way to engage and inform elected officials on bike issues!

Safe Streets Renton keeps bikes and walkers in mind | Renton Reporter Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for everyone to get around Renton, with or without a car.

"Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for everyone to get around Renton, with or without a car, and to make the city more accessible to people without a car."

So appreciative of this work in Renton!

www.rentonreporter.com/news/safe-st...

Bremerton's the latest WA city to remove parking minimums!
Why it's good for biking (hang with me here):

No minimums ✔️ flexibility in building parking ✔️ fewer large, expensive lots ✔️ more room for housing, shops, etc ✔️ destinations closer together ✔️ less driving, more biking and walking 👍

Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.

An underrated win in the state transportation budget: funding for e-bike lending libraries.

Can't afford or not sure if you want to spring for your own e-bike? Rent one from a bike shop or local library. We're ready to see this go live in WA!

www.wired.com/story/ebike-...

See full 🧵 for reminders that Washington's transportation safety crisis is not normal, and that people do not need to die for us to get where we need to go.

Spokane River Roll - Spring 2025 - 350 Spokane Join Spokane Riverkeeper and 350 Spokane for the spring 2025 edition of the Spokane River Roll: an easy, educational, 7-mile roll on the Centennial Trail in Spokane!

Climate and biking go hand in hand. This Bike Month, our friends 350 Spokane are partnering with @spokaneriverkeeper.bsky.social for the second annual River Roll May 24th!

www.350spokane.org/events/spoka...

Next up on Bike Everywhere Month events across Washington:

Bellingham! Your advocacy group Walk and Roll Bellingham is hosting a bike party on Friday May 16, plus morning celebration stations. Go meet your neighbors who are making biking better in Bellingham!

walkandrollbellingham.org

We'll be sharing Bike Everywhere Month events happening all across Washington this month!

In Spokane: lots of opportunities to ride with your elected officials, local journalists, and members of the bike advisory board. Go meet the people making it happen! @rangemedia.co has you covered:

Bike Everywhere - Bike with Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown, Wed, May 14, 2025, 7:30 AM | Meetup Join Mayor Lisa Brown for a morning bicycle ride on May 14 from the West Central Community Center, as part of National Bike to Work Week and Bike Everywhere Month in Spokan

We're joining @spokanecity.org, Spokane Bike Club, @spokanereimagined.org and other advocates to ride to work with Mayor Lisa Brown on Bike Everywhere Day, Wed May 14!

Ride with us and stop by our celebration station at City Hall afterwards!

www.meetup.com/spokane-bicy...

Claudia Balducci smiles with her bike and helmet in front of a city building.

Breaking: WA Bikes endorses Claudia Balducci, a bike commuter with a long record of supporting bike infrastructure and transportation safety, for King County Executive. Read more on the blog:

wabikes.org/index.php/bl...

Mayor Bruce Harrell speaking at a Pedaling Relief Project celebrating 1.2 millions pounds of food donated by bike

Breaking: WA Bikes endorses Bruce Harrell, who delivered a record $133m for bikes in the Seattle transportation levy, for Seattle Mayor. Read more on the blog:

wabikes.org/index.php/bl...

Thanks to everyone who spoke up against the e-bike tax, it's no longer included in the transportation revenue package!

And check out @lhjseattle.bsky.social for their awesome e-bike ride from Seattle to Olympia to testify - maybe we need one continuous bike trail between the two cities?!

Picture of a City of Tacoma ballot with the Yes bubble filled in, to vote for Proposition 1, Funding Transportation Improvements

Today is a good day to vote for Prop 1 if you live in Tacoma. Vote yes to invest in awesome bike and walk improvements for your neighborhood!

E-BIKE REBATE LOTTERY OPENS TOMORROW APRIL 9 YES WE'RE SHOUTING BECAUSE WE'RE EXCITED

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Stations Info Session #2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Stations Info Session #2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Our second Info Session for Bike Everywhere Day is April 23, from noon-1pm. All are welcome to this informal discussion!

Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Bike Everywhere Day is Wednesday, May 14th!

Find out how to celebrate the day in your community by attending one of our two Info Sessions on how to host a celebration station, wherever you are in the state!

Sign up for Session #1, April 10, 5:30-6:30pm: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Tacoma folks, peep your mailboxes for ballots headed your way now to vote yes on Prop 1!