Tag: referendum 1

August 17, 2011

What we can learn from the tunnel vote loss

Well, our city has voted to invest an astronomical amount of money to build a tunnel for cars. It’s an investment in the past, in pollution and in continued, long-term motor vehicle use. I can’t deny I’m a bit relieved at the thought that the debate, which had long been static, can move on (plus,…
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tagged: advocacy, alaskan way viaduct, aurora, deep bore tunnel, referendum 1
August 3, 2011

2011 primary election bike-friendly voter’s guide

It’s voting time again. Odds are, your ballot is sitting in a pile of mail somewhere. Go dig it out. It’s time to vote with your spokes. Seattle Bike Blog is hardly prepared to provide a comprehensive voter’s guide, but here are a few ideas and links to help make sure our policies and elected…
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tagged: 2011 primary, aurora, bobby forch, deep bore tunnel, endorsements, jean godden, referendum 1, sally clark, voting
July 29, 2011

After remaining neutral until now, Cascade comes out against the tunnel

The Cascade Bicycle Club has remained neutral on the proposed deep bore tunnel, saying they want a solution that makes the city better for cycling. Today, the club announced on its blog that it endorses voting “no” on Referendum 1: The Club has taken the position that any chosen alternative should improve bicycle access to…
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tagged: cascade bicycle club, deep bore tunnel, referendum 1