Tag: 2013 legislature
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Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill passes House, going strong in Senate
The Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill (HB 1045) passed the State House today 86-10. With its Senate companion bill (SB 5066) passing the Transportation Committee unanimously earlier this month, things are looking good for the humble 20 mph neighborhood street bill. The bill has strong bipartisan support. Not only that, but three Republicans who voted against…
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Bill would officially allow drivers to cross double yellow to pass someone on a bike
A bill starting its journey through the state legislature would officially legalize something that nearly all careful and courteous drivers already do: cross a double yellow line in order to give someone biking or walking on the road a safe amount of space. I imagine the typical response to this bill is probably: “Are you…
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Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill starts journey through State Legislature
The Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill (AKA the Safe Neighborhood Speeds Bill and the 20’s Plenty Bill) has started its journey through the state legislature as HB 1045. The bill would give municipalities the ability to cut through red tape when lowering the speed on non-arterial (typically residential) streets to as low as 20 mph. Currently,…
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Sign up for Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia February 12
The road to increasing safe and inviting cycling for every person in Washington State goes through Olympia. That’s why you should join an ever-growing crew of advocates and regular old citizens for Transportation Advocacy Day February 12. Go meet with lawmakers and tell them how important it is to your life and the lives or…
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Bicycle Alliance’s 2013 legislative goals include safe-passing, safe neighborhood streets + more
The 2013 state legislative season is starting to pick up steam, with lawmakers figuring out their alliances and picking committee heads. Meanwhile, advocacy groups of all kinds are putting out their agendas and building support for bills they hope will somehow squeak through during the hectic legislative session. The Bicycle Alliance of Washington is again…
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