Washington Bike Law
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Representing injured bicyclists statewide and helping make our streets safer for everyone.
Understand your rights as an injured bicyclist or pedestrian with a free consultation. You can always call us at 206-262-9290 or email info@washingtonbikelaw.com.
Understand your rights as an injured bicyclist or pedestrian with a free consultation. You can always call us at 206-262-9290 or email info@washingtonbikelaw.com.
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In a time of seemingly endless challenges and bad news, it's important to remember that a better world is possible.
October 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
In a time of seemingly endless challenges and bad news, it's important to remember that a better world is possible.
These are interesting times for the rule of law, but we are trying to "stay in our own lane" and limit comments to bikes.
@bikeleague.org tells us that USDOT now claims that Bike lanes are "hostile" to cars & “no longer in the public interest”
Please speak up here:
bikeleague.org/take-action/...
@bikeleague.org tells us that USDOT now claims that Bike lanes are "hostile" to cars & “no longer in the public interest”
Please speak up here:
bikeleague.org/take-action/...
September 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
These are interesting times for the rule of law, but we are trying to "stay in our own lane" and limit comments to bikes.
@bikeleague.org tells us that USDOT now claims that Bike lanes are "hostile" to cars & “no longer in the public interest”
Please speak up here:
bikeleague.org/take-action/...
@bikeleague.org tells us that USDOT now claims that Bike lanes are "hostile" to cars & “no longer in the public interest”
Please speak up here:
bikeleague.org/take-action/...
Seeing this image from VisionZeroNetwork.org made me wonder if it was the street I rode into to work on this morning.
It's not, it's from Ohio. Does it look too familiar to you?
We can do better than this... safer streets help everyone!
It's not, it's from Ohio. Does it look too familiar to you?
We can do better than this... safer streets help everyone!
August 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Seeing this image from VisionZeroNetwork.org made me wonder if it was the street I rode into to work on this morning.
It's not, it's from Ohio. Does it look too familiar to you?
We can do better than this... safer streets help everyone!
It's not, it's from Ohio. Does it look too familiar to you?
We can do better than this... safer streets help everyone!
More about the Federal Department of Transportation's political statements and funding of safety projects in the article below by Transportation for America.
Spoiler Alert- funding of safety-related grants is about 90% less now than under the previous administration.
Spoiler Alert- funding of safety-related grants is about 90% less now than under the previous administration.
The Trump administration is implementing funds for safety grants at about ten percent of the speed of the previous administration - Transportation For America
The Trump administration talks a big game about streamlining requirements and reviews. Speed is not everything, but when we evaluate the rates of getting actual dollars out the door and into real proj...
t4america.org
July 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
More about the Federal Department of Transportation's political statements and funding of safety projects in the article below by Transportation for America.
Spoiler Alert- funding of safety-related grants is about 90% less now than under the previous administration.
Spoiler Alert- funding of safety-related grants is about 90% less now than under the previous administration.
Should transportation planning prioritize safety over political statements?
Yes.
AND… cutting funding while making statements about rainbow crosswalks rather than the lack of marked crosswalks and other safety infrastructure is not the way to do that.
Yes.
AND… cutting funding while making statements about rainbow crosswalks rather than the lack of marked crosswalks and other safety infrastructure is not the way to do that.
July 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Should transportation planning prioritize safety over political statements?
Yes.
AND… cutting funding while making statements about rainbow crosswalks rather than the lack of marked crosswalks and other safety infrastructure is not the way to do that.
Yes.
AND… cutting funding while making statements about rainbow crosswalks rather than the lack of marked crosswalks and other safety infrastructure is not the way to do that.
Here's a 15 minute overview of the science of street safety by Jesse Singer, author of "There Are No Accidents."
If you don't have 15 minutes, start at 8:41 where she uses the hierarchy of controls to explain why most of what we do in the US is the least effective way to increase safety.
If you don't have 15 minutes, start at 8:41 where she uses the hierarchy of controls to explain why most of what we do in the US is the least effective way to increase safety.
Families for Safe Streets Training Series - Jessie Singer - Safety Science
This is "Families for Safe Streets Training Series - Jessie Singer - Safety Science" by 7Cinema on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…
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July 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Here's a 15 minute overview of the science of street safety by Jesse Singer, author of "There Are No Accidents."
If you don't have 15 minutes, start at 8:41 where she uses the hierarchy of controls to explain why most of what we do in the US is the least effective way to increase safety.
If you don't have 15 minutes, start at 8:41 where she uses the hierarchy of controls to explain why most of what we do in the US is the least effective way to increase safety.
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Washington State Is About to Have the First Pro-"Woonerf" Law in America.
Washington State Is About To Have the First Pro-'Woonerf' Law in America — Streetsblog USA
Washington state is making it legal for cities to have people-centered streets in a first-in-the-nation law.
usa.streetsblog.org
June 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Washington State Is About to Have the First Pro-"Woonerf" Law in America.
Washington may soon pass a presumed liability law for drivers involved in crashes with people walking or rolling…
Meanwhile in Florida, “And so if you drive off and you hit one of these people, that's their fault for impinging on you."
Meanwhile in Florida, “And so if you drive off and you hit one of these people, that's their fault for impinging on you."
Carbrain is extreme American Exceptionalism and deadly. www.newsweek.com/ron-desantis...
Ron DeSantis says Floridians have right to hit protesters with cars
"That's their fault for impinging on you," Florida's governor said.
www.newsweek.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Washington may soon pass a presumed liability law for drivers involved in crashes with people walking or rolling…
Meanwhile in Florida, “And so if you drive off and you hit one of these people, that's their fault for impinging on you."
Meanwhile in Florida, “And so if you drive off and you hit one of these people, that's their fault for impinging on you."
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The Seattle Mobility & Housing Candidate Forum is happening tomorrow!!
Hear from candidates for Mayor, Citywide, and District 2
🏙️ Focused on housing + transportation
📍 Centilia Cultural Center
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM (doors at 5:30)
🎟️ Free + in person!
Details: tinyurl.com/CandidateFor...
Hear from candidates for Mayor, Citywide, and District 2
🏙️ Focused on housing + transportation
📍 Centilia Cultural Center
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM (doors at 5:30)
🎟️ Free + in person!
Details: tinyurl.com/CandidateFor...
RSVP to Seattle Mobility and Housing Candidate Forum | Partiful
LOCATION: Centilia Cultural Center, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144, (Beacon Hill)
TIME: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm for food and socializing....
tinyurl.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Seattle Mobility & Housing Candidate Forum is happening tomorrow!!
Hear from candidates for Mayor, Citywide, and District 2
🏙️ Focused on housing + transportation
📍 Centilia Cultural Center
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM (doors at 5:30)
🎟️ Free + in person!
Details: tinyurl.com/CandidateFor...
Hear from candidates for Mayor, Citywide, and District 2
🏙️ Focused on housing + transportation
📍 Centilia Cultural Center
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM (doors at 5:30)
🎟️ Free + in person!
Details: tinyurl.com/CandidateFor...
A new study refutes the current US DOT's purported concern that adding bike lanes might lure people into unsafe conditions.
Bike Lanes make streets safer; more general-use lanes, higher traffic volumes, and higher speed limits make them more dangerous.
Bike Lanes make streets safer; more general-use lanes, higher traffic volumes, and higher speed limits make them more dangerous.
Low-stress roads and bike lanes improve safety, not just comfort
Low stress roads make biking more comfortable, especially for people who are more risk-averse. But do they make biking safer? A new study suggests they do, countering concerns from some transportation...
ssti.us
May 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A new study refutes the current US DOT's purported concern that adding bike lanes might lure people into unsafe conditions.
Bike Lanes make streets safer; more general-use lanes, higher traffic volumes, and higher speed limits make them more dangerous.
Bike Lanes make streets safer; more general-use lanes, higher traffic volumes, and higher speed limits make them more dangerous.
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Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says — Streetsblog USA
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
usa.streetsblog.org
May 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Never forget, a 13-year study found that protected bike-lanes led to a drastic decline in fatalities for all road users.
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
ALL ROAD USERS.
And painted bike-lanes? No safety improvement at all.
For sharrows, it’s actually safer to NOT have them.
Via @usa.streetsblog.org @nyc.streetsblog.org
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Just $3,780 to go to reach our #GiveBIG matching goal. Help us cross the finish line by midnight! 💪
Donate: wagives.org/seattlegreenways
Donate: wagives.org/seattlegreenways
Attention Seattle bicycle, pedestrian, and safe streets advocates!
You know Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is the community-led nonprofit that helps make our streets safer for everyone.
But did you know WBL will double your donation to SNG today?
Make us write a bigger check, please!
You know Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is the community-led nonprofit that helps make our streets safer for everyone.
But did you know WBL will double your donation to SNG today?
Make us write a bigger check, please!
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways organizes and mobilizes people to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike and live.
www.wagives.org
May 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Just $3,780 to go to reach our #GiveBIG matching goal. Help us cross the finish line by midnight! 💪
Donate: wagives.org/seattlegreenways
Donate: wagives.org/seattlegreenways
Attention Seattle bicycle, pedestrian, and safe streets advocates!
You know Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is the community-led nonprofit that helps make our streets safer for everyone.
But did you know WBL will double your donation to SNG today?
Make us write a bigger check, please!
You know Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is the community-led nonprofit that helps make our streets safer for everyone.
But did you know WBL will double your donation to SNG today?
Make us write a bigger check, please!
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
Seattle Neighborhood Greenways organizes and mobilizes people to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike and live.
www.wagives.org
May 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Attention Seattle bicycle, pedestrian, and safe streets advocates!
You know Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is the community-led nonprofit that helps make our streets safer for everyone.
But did you know WBL will double your donation to SNG today?
Make us write a bigger check, please!
You know Seattle Neighborhood Greenways (SNG) is the community-led nonprofit that helps make our streets safer for everyone.
But did you know WBL will double your donation to SNG today?
Make us write a bigger check, please!
Yes!
THE POPULAR AND BIPARTISAN SHARED STREETS BILL SB 5595 PASSED THE HOUSE WITH A VOTE OF 64 IN FAVOR AND 32 OPPOSED!!!!!!!!!!!
April 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Yes!
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Follow along here: tvw.org/video/house-...
House Floor Debate - April 11 - TVW
The Washington State House of Representatives convenes for floor debate on pending legislation in Olympia. (MORNING/AFTERNOON SESSION)
tvw.org
April 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Follow along here: tvw.org/video/house-...
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THE SHARED STREETS BILL SB 5595 IS BEING DEBATED ON THE HOUSE FLOOR RIGHT NOW.
April 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
THE SHARED STREETS BILL SB 5595 IS BEING DEBATED ON THE HOUSE FLOOR RIGHT NOW.
We used to say “Don’t shoot the messenger” but with this administration it’s a bigger problem-
“Don’t destroy the rule of law.”
Trump has long used our legal system as a weapon while attacking every part of it, including lawyers, judges & journalists who report facts.
Thats not right.
“Don’t destroy the rule of law.”
Trump has long used our legal system as a weapon while attacking every part of it, including lawyers, judges & journalists who report facts.
Thats not right.
Reminder of what the White House thinks of the judge whose order the Supreme Court largely upheld. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
April 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We used to say “Don’t shoot the messenger” but with this administration it’s a bigger problem-
“Don’t destroy the rule of law.”
Trump has long used our legal system as a weapon while attacking every part of it, including lawyers, judges & journalists who report facts.
Thats not right.
“Don’t destroy the rule of law.”
Trump has long used our legal system as a weapon while attacking every part of it, including lawyers, judges & journalists who report facts.
Thats not right.
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BREAKING: The Popular and Bipartisan Shared Streets Bill SB 5595 is scheduled for a vote in the House Transportation Committee on Monday‼️
April 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
BREAKING: The Popular and Bipartisan Shared Streets Bill SB 5595 is scheduled for a vote in the House Transportation Committee on Monday‼️
This is a nice ROAD OPEN sign too…
Powerful impact:
“… our youngest child is autistic and can struggle to walk on the pavements of busy roads without becoming dysregulated. The scheme has drastically reduced traffic on our road and those surrounding it, gifting him independence to walk to the park, to school and to visit friends”
“… our youngest child is autistic and can struggle to walk on the pavements of busy roads without becoming dysregulated. The scheme has drastically reduced traffic on our road and those surrounding it, gifting him independence to walk to the park, to school and to visit friends”
Parents say liveable neighbourhood makes 'roads safer for children'
Many local residents have made statements to the council both supporting and opposing the transport scheme
www.bristolpost.co.uk
March 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This is a nice ROAD OPEN sign too…
Oh Seattle bike people, Sunday, 3-30-25 FREE alleycat race.
The route is secret until the event and riders navigate their own paths. It's a bit like a bike messenger job. There will be checkpoints and challenges based on non-bike-related talent and luck.
Sign up here: bikeworks.org/event/tourde...
The route is secret until the event and riders navigate their own paths. It's a bit like a bike messenger job. There will be checkpoints and challenges based on non-bike-related talent and luck.
Sign up here: bikeworks.org/event/tourde...
March 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Oh Seattle bike people, Sunday, 3-30-25 FREE alleycat race.
The route is secret until the event and riders navigate their own paths. It's a bit like a bike messenger job. There will be checkpoints and challenges based on non-bike-related talent and luck.
Sign up here: bikeworks.org/event/tourde...
The route is secret until the event and riders navigate their own paths. It's a bit like a bike messenger job. There will be checkpoints and challenges based on non-bike-related talent and luck.
Sign up here: bikeworks.org/event/tourde...
Good bicycling infrastructure keeps everyone moving safely... but not all infrastructure is good. Momentum Magazine just compiled some crazy examples across the planet momentummag.com/worst-bike-l...
March 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Good bicycling infrastructure keeps everyone moving safely... but not all infrastructure is good. Momentum Magazine just compiled some crazy examples across the planet momentummag.com/worst-bike-l...
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Bill to exempt the Ballard Missing Link from state environmental laws will get Senate hearing Friday
www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/03/19/b...
#SEAbikes #Seattle
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#SEAbikes #Seattle
Bill to exempt the Ballard Missing Link from state environmental laws will get Senate hearing Friday
Example cross-section for the ready-to-build design on Shilshole Ave NW, from SDOT. The state legislature may step in and finally end the Ballard Missing Link’s legal rats nest by exempting t…
www.seattlebikeblog.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Bill to exempt the Ballard Missing Link from state environmental laws will get Senate hearing Friday
www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/03/19/b...
#SEAbikes #Seattle
www.seattlebikeblog.com/2025/03/19/b...
#SEAbikes #Seattle
Certain Seattle businesses have funded decades of litigation using a law designed to protect the environment against it, resulting in the "Missing Link" of the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Click below & sign in PRO on HB 1814 to exempt trail extensions like this from SEPA.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Click below & sign in PRO on HB 1814 to exempt trail extensions like this from SEPA.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
March 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Certain Seattle businesses have funded decades of litigation using a law designed to protect the environment against it, resulting in the "Missing Link" of the Burke-Gilman Trail.
Click below & sign in PRO on HB 1814 to exempt trail extensions like this from SEPA.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
Click below & sign in PRO on HB 1814 to exempt trail extensions like this from SEPA.
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
This is not the American exceptionalism we want, but it is the American exceptionalism that we have.
#PresumedLiability for drivers would help prevent serious injuries and deaths for people walking.
#PresumedLiability for drivers would help prevent serious injuries and deaths for people walking.
One of these is not like the others
March 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This is not the American exceptionalism we want, but it is the American exceptionalism that we have.
#PresumedLiability for drivers would help prevent serious injuries and deaths for people walking.
#PresumedLiability for drivers would help prevent serious injuries and deaths for people walking.
Washington State's WE-bike program will offer instant rebates for ebikes of $300 or, for those with limited income, $1,200 in April.
E-bike rebate program coming soon | WSDOT
Learn about the WE-bike instant rebate program and upcoming ways to try e-bikes.
wsdot.wa.gov
March 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Washington State's WE-bike program will offer instant rebates for ebikes of $300 or, for those with limited income, $1,200 in April.