Year: 2013

March 13, 2013

Vashon passenger ferry could improve bike accommodations + Survey

The Vashon-to-Seattle passenger ferry is looking to make improvements to its Vashon terminal. On the list of possible projects is better bicycle accommodations, including covered bike parking. So if you use this service, operated by King County, then you should take their survey. Details: We are looking for your help to identify the need and…
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tagged: ferries, vashon
March 12, 2013

It’s time to complete the ‘Bellevue Gap’ in the Mountains to Sound Trail (+ VIDEO)

The plan is ready. Now is the time to find funding to complete the ‘Bellevue Gap’ in the Mountains to Sound Trail through the eastern portion of Bellevue. The city recently completed a design study (see below) for a trail connection near or within the I-90 corridor that would complete the 3.6 miles of missing…
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tagged: bellevue, bellevue gap, eastgate gap, mountains-to-sound, wsdot
March 12, 2013

Tonight: UW presentation on equity, public health and active transportation

Join UW students this evening for a presentation on the connection between equity, public health and active transportation. Details: a presentation by MPH students in UW Community-Oriented Public Health Practice supported by Rainier Valley Greenways and Lake City Greenways. Study Topics: Outreach to Little Brook in Lake City Signal timing, safety, and pedestrian perceptions on…
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tagged: lake city, rainier valley, uw
March 11, 2013

Loper: Group rides – kid style! How bike trains and after school clubs help kids become strong city bikers

One basic principle of elementary age bike to school programs is that each kid generally rides with one of their parents. Especially when the kids are in their first few years of school. As children get a little older and more experienced — typically as they approach 4th or 5th grade — some become competent…
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tagged: bike trains, clint loper, loyal heights, loyal heights elementary, thornton creek elementary, urban cycling club, walk bike schools
March 8, 2013

Seattle Bike Expo this weekend: What’s there (and how to get there)

It’s Seattle Bike Expo weekend, presented by Cascade Bicycle Club. Bike folks from all over will descend on Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91 Saturday and Sunday for the annual massive bike trade show packed with speakers, demonstrations, high performance gelatin shot samples and bikes you can’t afford (see our coverage from last year). But first,…
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tagged: cascade bicycle club, seattle bike expo 2013
March 7, 2013

Bike News Roundup: What’s in your bike lane today?

It’s time for the weekly Bike News Roundup! First up, here’s Janette Sadik-Khan’s keynote at the National Women’s Bicycling Forum in DC:
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tagged: bike news roundup