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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Beautiful morning policy ride with @squeakywheels.bsky.social in honor of Week Without Driving! We got to experience recently completed bike infrastructure and what important connections still need to be made. Grateful for the opportunity to experience Bainbridge Island on two wheels!

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group of people listening to a speaker before the bike ride

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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 23/09/2026

A fatal crash killed a motorcyclist over the weekend on N Ash. So today, Spokane’s traffic crews deployed its first “Emergency Streets” installation—rapid traffic calming to slow drivers, close a lane, and evaluate whether street design played a role. More info: my.spokanecity.org/news/release...

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

@bikeleague.org is collecting public feedback as part of its 2026 Bicycle Friendly State ranking. Complete this short survey before September 14, and your feedback will help inform this year's rankings (psst...Washington's been named #1 12 times!) www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTDKCD2

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 04/08/2026

🚨 URGENT ACTION ALERT 🚨 This week, Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding is on the chopping block. Tell your senators: the transportation bill extension MUST include continued funding for SS4A. Take action NOW: action.bikeleague.org/page/101121/...

Action Alert graphic. A man in an East Coast Greenway cycling jersey holds a sign that says "Bike Lanes Save Lives" next to a bike lane with cyclists riding by. Text overlay: "Urgent: Save Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding. Bikeleague.org/action-center. "

Action Alert graphic. White text on a red background: "The Senate has a chance to protect funding for bike lanes and safer roads. They need to hear from you. This week, the Senate will be voting on a short-term extension of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Critically, this proposed extension strips out funding for a key program created in the IIJA: the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

Safe Streets and Roads for All has made $5 billion over five years directly available to local communities who want to plan for and build safer roads for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving.

Tell your senators: the continuing resolution must include continued funding for SS4A. Without it, communities will not be able to access critical funding to build safer roads.
TAKE ACTION NOW ⬇️
bikeleague.org/action-center"

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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 02/08/2026

STA’s mutual aid today, assisting with evacuations, is another good reminder of why we should support Proposition 1 on August 4.

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 21/07/2026

🚨 ACTION ALERT🚨 Last week, USDOT removed bike lanes, road diets, & speed management from its Proven Safety Countermeasures website. Join us in calling on Congress to demand a briefing on why the administration is erasing protections for vulnerable road users: action.bikeleague.org/page/100481/...

TELL CONGRESS: USDOT should put safety first! bikeleague.org/action-center

🚨 Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) removed bike lanes, road diets, and speed management from their Proven Safety Countermeasures website.
Proven safety countermeasures are lighthouses to guide officials towards safer roadway designs. They rest on a mountain of evidence. They are prominent and illuminating, suggesting the most effective infrastructure for solving our nation’s traffic death crisis.

By taking down these strategies, the Federal Highway Administration is effectively telling states and local governments that they no longer encourage states and local governments to invest in safety!

USDOT needs to explain why it is putting politics ahead of safety.
On Friday, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), ranking Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee released a statement asking for a briefing from the USDOT about why these safety measures are no longer encouraged, adding that “It’s not political to say bike lanes and speed cameras improve safety; it’s a statement of fact.”

We need your help in amplifying Rep. Larsen’s message. Please ask your member of Congress to join Rep. Larsen in asking for a briefing. We deserve an explanation on why the administration is erasing protections for vulnerable road users.
Take action now: bikeleague.org/action-center

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our endorsements for bike friendly candidates in the August primary are in! We've endorsed 34 candidates for the State legislature plus a handful of Congressional and local races. Learn more here: wabikes.org/index.php/20...

2026 Primary Endorsements table organized by Congressional, Legislative, County, and City candidates

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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Once upon a time USDOT agreed that lower speeds, bike lanes, and street safety redesigns made roads safer. It’s unconscionable that USDOT is now ignoring the data and scraping these proven safety countermeasures from its website. Here are the receipts: buff.ly/cxnNvmx

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Change is possible! Washington has decreased Vehicle Miles Traveled more than any other state in the last 30 years. Imagine what we could do with fewer highway expansions and more connected bike networks within and between Washington cities.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Car free streets in Spokane tonight! Anyone else think this should happen more than once each summer? 🙋‍♀️

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Local e-bike incentives are growing across the state! If you didn't get lucky with the state rebate program check out this one if you live in Bellevue, Issaquah, and Redmond:

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hey this is cool! Who else is doing bike valets in Washington? Talk to Jamin in Bellingham 👇

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Bike bus training opportunities below! Perfect timing if you want to get a bike bus started in time for next school year.

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Move Redmond @moveredmond.org · 31/03/2026

The WE-Bike program is now open for pre-applications! This amazing program offers people living in Washington a rebate to help lower the cost of buying an eligible e-bike. People age 16 and older can apply, with rebates of $300 or $1,200 depending on household income! ebikerebate.wsdot-sites.com

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

SB6110, which regulates e-motos as separate from e-bikes is now under consideration in the House and we need you to help it move along! Sign in PRO before 1:30pm Thursday: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

Graphic differentiating the 3 classes of e-bikes from e-motos, in terms of type of assistance (pedal and/or throttle), max assisted speed, and power.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Disappointingly, HB2095 didn't make it out of Senate committee yesterday. We need more driver accountability to keep people walking, biking, and rolling safe when they're getting around.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Keep HB2095 moving through the state legislature! Sign in Pro to tell the Senate we care about shifting responsibility to drivers when they hit people biking and walking: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

WA Bikes Legislative Update Feb. 20:
HB2095 is headed to the Senate! Sign in Pro: Tell the Senate that safer drivers mean safer streets

WA Bikes Legislative Update Feb. 20
HB2095 increases accountability for drivers who hit people biking and walking. It passed the House but now it faces the Senate! Visit the link in bio to sign in PRO before Monday 2/23 at 10am.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Today's the last day of early registration pricing for the Bike Walk Roll Summit: Save $50 if you register by midnight tonight! cascade.org/rides-events...

Image of people listening to a keynote talk from the 2024 Summit.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

HB2095 passed the House with a 53-44 vote!! Thank you everyone who contacted their Reps, and thank you @staterepjuliareed.bsky.social for your tireless efforts to shift liability to drivers who hit people in crosswalks, bike lanes, and sidewalks. Safer drivers means safer streets.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

⏰ The House is voting on this bill TODAY. Send your Reps an email by 5 p.m. to tell them to vote yes for greater driver accountability!

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

HB2095 would strengthen accountability for drivers who hit people biking and walking -- let's get it through the House by emailing your Reps to tell them to Vote Yes! cascade.quorum.us/campaign/155...

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Great news! HB2374 which regulates e-motos that try to pass as e-bikes, has passed out of the Transportation Committee with a 26-0 vote. Thanks to everyone who has signed in or spoken up in support. Onwards!

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

E-motos are faster and heavier than e-bikes and we don't want them confused with each other, putting e-bike access at risk. SB6110 clarifies these definitions. Sign in PRO before Mon 1/26 to show your support! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

We have a hearing for HB 2095! Sign in Pro on January 14 at 8:00 AM. Let's make streets safer for people biking, walking, rolling by amending the Vulnerable Road User Law to add presumed liability. app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

2026 Lobby Days is coming up Jan 20-21 and you can still sign up by 4pm today. Learn more about the event and this year's legislative agenda on our blog: wabikes.org/index.php/20...

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

State legislative session starts on Monday and we already have a hearing on one of our bills! Sign in PRO now for HB2095, which strengthens driver accountability in places where people are likely to be biking and walking (like schools, parks, hospitals): app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 18/12/2025

The Bike Walk Roll Summit is back Apr 1-3, 2026 in Wenatchee WA! We're so excited for our expert keynotes, Dr. Destiny Thomas and Wes Marshall @wesmars.bsky.social. Learn from our distinguished speakers how to create thriving communities. Register here: cascade.org/rides-events...

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Articles like this one spread confusion about e-motos, which are often marketed as e-bikes, but are distinctly more powerful and go much faster. We're working to cut through the noise in the 2026 legislative session in Olympia. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/m...

graphic comparing Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes with e-motos in terms of presence of pedals, throttle, max speeds, and watts.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thanks for everything, Travis.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We're excited to endorse Claudia Balducci for her leadership to make King County streets safer to bike, walk, roll, and take transit!

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 26/09/2025

Money that's already been awarded to build more bike and trail projects here in Washington is at risk of being yanked away for ridiculous reasons. Take the @bikeleague.org action today to keep this funding where it belongs! bikeleague.org/take-action/...

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Tracy Banaszynski @tracyforkenmore.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Safe streets for biking, scooting, rolling, running, and walking are integral to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. I am excited to build a Kenmore with you where everyone can get around safely no matter how they choose to travel. Thanks @wabikes.bsky.social for supporting our campaign!🚴

Tracy for Kenmore endorsement announcement thanking Washington Bikes for their trust and support.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

@spokanereimagined.org is doing such big things for biking, walking, and transit for Spokane!

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Safety improvements north of the Burke-Gilman Trail are under attack! Local advocates in Lake Forest Park invite community members to send a quick letter to council this afternoon: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...

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Save the Roundabout

Don't let LFP's City Council stop essential traffic safety upgrades at the last minute. Plans have been on the books since 2018 to build a roundabout at the intersection of Ballinger Way NE (WA 104) ...

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Kelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

If you care about safe streets in the US read this article and then take at least one action to contact the USDOT today! There are handy links in the article.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We think it's a problem when we're NOT making massive investments in bike infrastructure at the federal level. Let Sec. Duffy know what you think by Aug 20 at the @bikeleague.org action alert below!

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Thank you King County voters for renewing the Parks levy, providing six more years of investments to grow and improve the trail network! Bike trails allow us to get around, get outside, and get connected with one another for stronger, more welcoming communities ❤️

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Add Bothell to the list of WA cities removing parking minimums! Another win for encouraging the development of people-oriented places, instead of cars: www.kuow.org/stories/whil...

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While Seattle struggles with urbanism, Bothell marches forward

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 04/08/2025

King County Voters! Yes for King County Prop 1 is a YES vote for filling gaps in the King County regional trails network. Renewing the 6 yr parks levy will generate $182 million for trails like Eastrail, Interurban South, Green River, and Lake to Sound trail.

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Jay Hightman @jay.hightman.org · 29/07/2025

What Will It Take To Give Victims and Advocates a Voice at US DOT? A new bill would put a dedicated "roadway safety advocate" in the halls of US DOT - and you can support it right now. I support passage of this bill for those affected now do not have a voice. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/07/29/w...

Photo of a man holding a sign saying "Design Matters Build Safer Streets.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We interviewed candidates for Seattle's open seat in District 2 about their positions on bike-friendly policies. Check out our scorecard and read on for all City of Seattle endorsements: wabikes.org/index.php/20... #waelex

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Seattle Primary Election Endorsements for Better Biking - Washington Bikes

Over the next four years, Seattle leaders will inform how half of the Seattle Transportation […]

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

We're presenting at this @bikeleague.org webinar next Tuesday July 8 at noon. Tune in and learn how to use policy rides as a way to engage and inform elected officials on bike issues!

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Complete Streets Bellevue @completestreetsbellevue.org · 06/06/2025

"Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for everyone to get around Renton, with or without a car, and to make the city more accessible to people without a car." So appreciative of this work in Renton! www.rentonreporter.com/news/safe-st...

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Safe Streets Renton keeps bikes and walkers in mind | Renton Reporter

Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for everyone to get around Renton, with or without a car.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Bremerton's the latest WA city to remove parking minimums! Why it's good for biking (hang with me here): No minimums ✔️ flexibility in building parking ✔️ fewer large, expensive lots ✔️ more room for housing, shops, etc ✔️ destinations closer together ✔️ less driving, more biking and walking 👍

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

An underrated win in the state transportation budget: funding for e-bike lending libraries. Can't afford or not sure if you want to spring for your own e-bike? Rent one from a bike shop or local library. We're ready to see this go live in WA! www.wired.com/story/ebike-...

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Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library

Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.

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Washington Bikes @wabikes.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

See full 🧵 for reminders that Washington's transportation safety crisis is not normal, and that people do not need to die for us to get where we need to go.

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