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BAW's Bike Bites E-Newsletter
January 25, 2012
Legislative Session Underway
The second week's weather slowed the legisture's previous fast pace, resulting in the cancellation of several committee meetings. Heading into week three, the Bicycle Alliance will be watching to see if this delay will affect the progress of bills we support and monitor in Olympia. Read more.
Transportation Advocacy Day - January 31
Be a citizen lobbyist for a day! Join us on January 31 for Transportation Advocacy Day in Olympia. We'll prep you on current transportation issues and arrange for you to meet with your legislators. Carpools available. Register today!
Report reveals bikes & peds comprise 13.6% of traffic fatalities in WA, receive less than 3% of transportation funds
Washington ranks tenth as a safe place to bike and fourteenth for pedestrian safety ranking behind North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, according to a new report, Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report, released today by the Alliance for Biking & Walking.“ Read more.
National Bike to School Day Announced
The National Center for Safe Routes to School announced that it will be coordinating the first ever National Bike to School Day on May 9. Read more.
Safe Routes to School: WSDOT issues call for projects
Eligible projects are those within 2 miles of primary and middle schools (grades K-8), and that address engineering solutions, educational and encouragement programs, and law enforcement efforts. Deadline is May 4, 2012. More details.
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