Year: 2013
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A closer look at the proposed NE 65th St options
As promised in our previous post (see also for background), here is a more in-depth and ground-tested look at the options SDOT is considering for NE 65th Street in the city-wide Bike Master Plan. I went on a bike tour of the area with former Cascade Communications Director M.J. Kelly last week to explore the…
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Woman charged with assault for road rage attack on West Seattle Greenways founder
Erika Soerensen, 37, has been charged with second degree assault for allegedly attacking Jake Vanderplas with a deadly weapon July 8. Vanderplas, who was luckily not seriously injured in the attack at 26th Ave SW and SW Andover Street, reached out via email shortly after it happened. We published his account in full. Witnesses who…
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Fremont Bridge bike counter records 900,985 bike trips in first year
In its first full year of operation, the Fremont Bridge bike counter recorded 900,985 trips across the bridge. As might be expected, July was the bikiest month of the year with 117,974 trips, but May, June and August all clocked in around the 100,000 mark. October, September and April all clocked in between 70,000 and…
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Reminder: Senate Transportation listening tour is in Seattle tonight
The State Senate Transportation Committee’s listening tour is in Seattle tonight. So what should they hear? They need to hear that strong neighborhoods in our state’s towns and cities need streets that are safe to get around on foot and by bike. Important note: The location has changed. The meeting will be from 6–9 p.m.…
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Why sponsoring bike share is the best marketing deal Seattle will ever see (but companies must act fast)
Simply put, there’s a good chance a marketing opportunity as good as Puget Sound Bike Share will never be seen in Seattle or King County again. For a few million dollars, your company’s name will become a part of thousands of people’s daily lives. Sponsoring the upcoming bike share is not just about the eyeballs…
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King County updating Burke-Gilman intersections in Kenmore + Look out for event Sunday morning
If you’re going to be out biking Sunday morning, expect some delays and detours on the Burke-Gilman and Ship Canal Trails. The Biggest Loser Run Walk will have 5K and half marathon events with an anticipated 2,000 participants. Cascade Bicycle Club has the details on the trail closure schedule: Starting at 8 a.m., the event…
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