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December 18, 2013

Washington Bikes opens store in Pioneer Square

It’s like a gift shop, a local bike products showcase, a bicycle information stand and a statewide bicycle tourism bureau all in one. Washington Bikes (formerly the Bicycle Alliance of Washington) has opened a shop in its Pioneer Square headquarters (1st and Jackson), just in time for late holiday shopping. The statewide bike advocacy non-profit…
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December 3, 2013

Help Seattle Neighborhood Greenways get a $25K match + more ways to support bicycling

If you are looking to balance your taxes or are just looking for a way to turn your cash into useful, positive work, Seattle and Washington State are flush with opportunities to make even a little cash go a long way. Here’s a rundown of some of your options: Donor will match $25K for Seattle…
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November 21, 2013

State transportation proposal is exact opposite of what people want

The Senate Majority Caucus Coalition has proposed a transportation package that in no way resembles the desires of Washington residents. If anything, it is the opposite of what people want. In fact, I’m not sure it’s accurate to call it a “transportation” proposal, since it primarily only funds highway expansions. Sightline analyzed the data and…
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November 4, 2013

Bicycle Alliance of Washington changes name to ‘Washington Bikes’

The Bicycle Alliance of Washington continues to shift and grow. Under the fiery leadership of Barb Chamberlain, who has been at the organization’s helm for nearly a year and a half, the statewide advocacy organization has become more visible and focused on expanding to all corners of the state. With a key legislative victory under…
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