Tag: bicycle alliance of washington
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Tell the state you support increased funding for biking and walking
State Senate transportation leaders are holding a series of listening meetings across Washington over the next couple weeks to hear from people about what they would like to see from a transportation package. The first meeting is 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) at Stevenson Elementary School in Bellevue. They will then be in Everett 6 p.m.…
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Everyone wants to tour WA by bike, guide book blows past funding goal a week early
With a whole week left, Cycling Sojourner Washington has already reached its $10,000 fundraising goal. Sounds like there really is a ton of interest in bike touring our state. Complete with quality maps, options for sleep (whether you like to camp or put up cash for a room) and more, the bike touring guide book…
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Biking and walking funds at risk in Federal transpo budget
As of a December 2012 report there had been ZERO collisions reported at any of Washington State’s Safe Routes to School project areas since the program began half a decade ago. I repeat: Zero collisions. Zero. Zip. Nada. It may be impossible to find a government program — especially a transportation program — that is…
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Fantastic bike touring author is writing a book about Washington State + How to support it & score a copy
Ellee Thalheimer, author of the fantastic book Cycling Sojourner: A Guide to the Best Multi-day Tours in Oregon, is turning her gaze north for the next Cycling Sojourner adventure. That’s right: A brand new book featuring the best multi-day bike tours in Washington State. If you can’t tell, I’m very excited about this. Also helping…
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