Legislature

Coming to a neighborhood near you: safe streets

Yesterday afternoon Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1045, the Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill, into law. [...]

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Legislative Session Update: Almost There! (Sort Of)

With one day left before Washington state’s 2013 regular legislative session ends, key votes for [...]

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A Down Payment on a Connected Future: Support the Liias Amendment

Two months ago, early in the session, we called on the legislature for a forward-looking [...]

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The Grad Student Goes to the Bike Summit, Part 2: Learning from the Pros

The first item on the National Bike Summit schedule for the afternoon of Monday, March [...]

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Neighborhood Safe Streets Passes Washington State Senate 45-2

Bill paves path for safer neighborhood streets by removing red tape and hurdles to reducing [...]

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The Grad Student Goes to the Bike Summit, Part 1: Joining Forces

Writing a dissertation can be a lonely process. You’re the only person who knows all [...]

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Proud to Be a Health Champion!

We’re honored to be recognized by the Washington State Public Health Association as a Health [...]

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A Push to the Finish for Neighborhood Safe Streets Bill

What will make our streets safer for our kids? Too many headlines tell the sad [...]

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State Legislative Action Alert: Invest in Bicycle Trails Today

Bicycle trails in Washington state are great. Name them: Centennial Trail in Snohomish County, Fish [...]

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Will the State Senate Vote to Help Slow Traffic in Your Neighborhood?

The answer to the question in the title above–Will the State Senate vote to help [...]

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