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Bike Bites E-Newsletter February 2012
February 21, 2012
Neighborhood Safe Speeds Bill in Senate
SHB 1217 - Neighborhood Safe Speeds Bill passed the House with unanimous support in January. Last Thursday, the bill had a hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee. Spokane City Councilmember Jon Snyder, former Secretary of Transportation Doug McDonald and Seattle City Councilmember Sally Clark delivered powerful testimony supporting it. Watch the hearing here.
Federal Transportation Update
Congress reacted to the onslaught of messages in favor of preserving biking and walking programs in the reauthorization of the federal transportation bill by delaying votes. It's not too late to take action. Read more.
Hub & Spoke: Wenatchee Workshop in March
The Bicycle Alliance's Hub & Spoke tour returns to Wenatchee on March 22 and this year's visit includes a half-day workshop Growing Biking & Walking in Your Community. Learn more.
Join Us for an Open House!
Check out our new Pioneer Square digs at our March 1 open house. We'll have music, vintage bikes, refreshments and more! Details here.
Spokane Bike Swap
The first ever Spokane Bike Swap is slated for March 24-25. More info here.
Squeaky Wheels Addressing SR 305 Pinch
If you ride on Bainbridge Island, you are likely familiar with a shoulderless segment on SR 305. Squeaky Wheels is working to address this spot to make it safer for bicyclists. Read post.
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