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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 1d

Cascade's Pedaling Relief Project, which uses bicycles to rescue and deliver food in support of Seattle food banks, is proud to partner with the University of WA and its Urban Freight Lab to launch the nation's first connected network of community micro-pantries.
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Seattle to launch first connected network of community food micro-pantries

Seattle is piloting the nation’s first connected network of community food micro-pantries. Powered by UW-led smart sensor research, the project will fight hunger, cut food waste, and improve access—cr...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 1d

The old bridge on the Elliott Bay Trail through the Port of Seattle's T91 terminal has been replaced. It's a huge improvement in accessibility of the Elliott Bay Trail. Thank you Port of Seattle for inviting Cascade for a sneak peak of Seattle's growing bike network. youtu.be/AUJc-n9cKrM

A Smoother Ride for Seattle | Elliott Bay Trail Now Open

YouTube video by Port of Seattle

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 7d

King 5 reporter Chris Cashman joined our Pedaling Relief Project at Byrd Barr Place Food Bank to learn how Cascade is using bicycles to reduce waste, support Seattle food banks, and help our neighbors by rescuing and delivering fresh produce and edible goods.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G66_...

Cascade Bicycle Club hosts Pedaling Relief project

YouTube video by king5evening

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 12d

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/...

League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12d

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Secretary Duffy’s DOT says bike lanes are “not in the public interest” – and is canceling hundreds of millions in grants for biking, walking, and trail projects nationwide. Take action: bikeleague.org/action-center

Action Alert graphic on a dark red background: 🚨 Duffy’s DOT is eliminating millions of dollars in grants that have been awarded to make communities safer.

An image of a clipboard labelled "NOW CANCELLED" contains a bulleted list with each line struck through: "Bike lanes, Sidewalks, Trails, Safety crossings"

In a red bubble for emphasis: "Bike lanes are “not in the public interest,” says the Department of Transportation."

TAKE ACTION: bikeleague.org/action-center

State and local governments applied for these grants based on the needs and wants of their communities – and they were awarded this funding under the Biden Administration. Now, they are losing those investments, in addition to the economic development and safety improvements they would have funded. Please join us in asking Congress to take action."

Below the paragraph, an illustrated graphic of a woman biking with a young child in traffic says "I was really looking forward to that new bike lane..."

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 26d

Join Pierce County Parks and the Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition on Sept 13, 11 a.m. to noon at the Spiketon Ditch Bridge to celebrate the opening of the new bridge, which re-establishes the Foothills Trail’s 24-mile stretch.

Check out all the details! www.piercecountywa.gov/8406/Foothil...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 28d

Mark your calendars – the Washington Bike Walk Roll Summit returns! We’re excited to host our 10th annual summit in Wenatchee, WA, April 1-3, 2026.

This year’s Summit theme is “Design the Future We Want.” Save the date and get inspired for safe streets in your community.
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Washington Bike Walk Roll Summit 2026 | Cascade Bicycle Club

The Bike, Walk, Roll Summit is a two-day event that brings together people from all around Washington who are engaged in making our state one of the top bike, walk, and roll friendly states in the nat...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Aug 22

Relive Iron Horse Gravel through Photos

About 165 people joined us on Washington’s newest off-road gravel ride, a two-day overnight adventure on the Palouse to Cascades Trail. Enjoy our photos of happy riders, mountain lakes, rail-trail bridges and tunnels.

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Iron Horse Gravel: WA's Best New Off-Road Ride | Cascade Bicycle Club

163 people joined us on the inaugural Iron Horse Gravel Ride, a two-day overnight adventure on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.Enjoy our photos of happy riders, mountain lakes, and rail-trail...

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Seattle Bike Blog @seattlebikeblog.com · Aug 20

Happy 47th birthday, Burke-Gilman Trail! #SEAbikes

HistoryLink.org @historylink.bsky.social · Aug 19

#OnThisDay in 1978, the original 12.1-mile stretch of the Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle's popular cycling and pedestrian trail, was dedicated. historylink.org/File/20809

Proposed Burke-Gilman Trail Park, ca. 1970

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Aug 11

The results are in and the King County Parks Levy campaign is passing with over 70% support! Thank you for voting to support a trails network that is maintained, expanded, and improved over the next six years.

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Aug 4

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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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Aug 1

We’re heartbroken by today’s hit-and-run on Shilshole Ave NW. Our thoughts are with the victim and loved ones. This crash was preventable. For 20+ years, Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel and business interests have blocked a safe Burke-Gilman connection. Seattle deserves better.

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · Jul 31

Seattle Fire is currently responding to a driver hitting someone on a bike at Shilshole Ave NW and 17th Ave NW.

This was reportedly a hit-and-run.

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 24

Beat the I-5 Bottleneck!
Traffic through Seattle is difficult anytime of year, but during summer of 2025, it will be exceptionally difficult. Read on for resources on how to get around by bike and beat the bottleneck! cascade.org/beat-i-5-bot...

Beat the I-5 Bottleneck! | Cascade Bicycle Club

Bike routes to navigate Seattle while I-5 is under construction.

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 22

(what's this levy actually do? more here: cascade.org/news/2025/06...)

Go Ride these New Trails–and Support the King County Parks Levy | Cascade Bicycle Club

King County Parks Levy includes $182 million for Eastrail, the Lake to Sound, Green River, Interurban, Soos Creek, and other regional trails.Voters who support a safe, connected bike network across Ki...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 22

Us when you vote Yes for King County Prop 1 for more bike trails before August 5:

a man wearing a purple shirt is singing into a microphone

Alt: Chris Martin from Coldplay dancing on stage

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Jul 16

It's on! Some ways to get presale tickets:

- Support The War on Cars on Patreon
- Support @nerd4cities.bsky.social on Patreon
- Become a member of @cascade.org
- Become a member of @townhallseattle.bsky.social

See you in Seattle!

The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Patreon presale for our "Life After Cars" book event and live show at Town Hall Seattle with @nerd4cities.bsky.social presented by @cascade.org begins today at noon Eastern!

Sign up to get access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

www.patreon.com/c/thewaronca...

Graphic with green background showing, left to right, Doug Gordon, Sarah Goodyear, and Ray Delahanty. Lower left shows book cover for Life After Cars. Yellow, white and black. Text of graphic reads "Town Hall Seattle and Cascade Bicycle Club present The War on Cars & CityNerd Life After Cars 11/5 at 7:30 PM"

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 15

Turns out a bunch of other cities should think about improving Complete Streets policies, so good on Spokane for taking this step. Who else in WA should go next?

usa.streetsblog.org/2025/07/14/t...

These U.S. Communities' So-Called 'Complete Streets' Policies Don't Even Deserve the Name — Streetsblog USA

Any city can call itself a "Complete Streets" champion, but not all of them are walking the walk — and if they don't, a top organization says they'll no longer give them a platform on its esteemed "be...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 15

Last night we testified with @spokanereimagined.org in support of Spokane improving their Complete Streets policy. Spokane has a chance to make sure every road project makes it better and safer for people to get around biking, walking, and rolling!

Spokane City Council chambers, with staff and council members moving around getting ready for the city council meeting to begin

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 9

Seattle's new waterfront is a piece not just in Seattle’s bike puzzle, but part of Washington's statewide network, connecting the Palouse to the Cascades to the Olympics! Every connection counts. Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Bike path on Seattle waterfront is missing piece to city puzzle

Seattle's revamped waterfront includes a 1.2-mile stretch of safe, protected bicycle lanes, a key link in the city's growing bike network.

www.seattletimes.com

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 8

Tandem Vision: Meet the Blind Cyclist Riding STP 2025
When his riding partners fell through, Cascade helped Clark Roberts find a “captain” to pilot the tandem. STP Ambassador Evan Kniestedt stepped up to tandem with Roberts, building trust, communication, and friendship.
cascade.org/news/2025/07...

Tandem Vision: Meet the Blind Cyclist Riding STP 2025 | Cascade Bicycle Club

Clark Roberts has completed STP 11 times on a tandem and is going for 12 in 2025.When his riding partners fell through, Cascade helped Roberts find a “captain” to pilot the tandem.STP Ambassador Evan ...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 8

Town Hall Seattle and Cascade Bicycle Club are proud to present Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon in a conversation with Ray Delahanty about what people can do to realize a world with fewer metal boxes zooming around. Tx open for Cascade members 7/16 and for the public 7/22.
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Town Hall Seattle & Cascade present: The War on Cars & CityNerd | Cascade Bicycle Club

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 3

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!

League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · Jul 1

Sometimes all it takes is a bike ride, a ribbon cutting, or a bike audit to help your elected official see why biking matters in your community. Join us July 8 at 3pm ET to learn how to host a “Show Congress” event—and how to apply for a $1K micro-grant to make it happen! 🔗 bit.ly/ShowCongress...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 2

Seattle’s bike network is only as safe as its weakest link. The Yesler Way protected bike lane (PBL) is fully funded, shovel-ready, and must move forward without delay. Read more on Cascade highlighted this for SDOT back in April! @theurbanist.org www.theurbanist.org/2025/07/02/s...

SDOT Delays Final Bike Connection to Seattle Waterfront » The Urbanist

# As the city prepares to celebrate the grand opening of the full Seattle Waterfront revamp, the only planned direct connection between downtown and the waterfront is set to remain uncompleted. At the...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jul 1

Let's connect our trails through King County and pass the King Parks Levy on August 5! Read More: cascade.org/news/2025/06...

Go Ride these New Trails–and Support the King County Parks Levy | Cascade Bicycle Club

King County Parks Levy includes $182 million for Eastrail, the Lake to Sound, Green River, Interurban, Soos Creek, and other regional trails.Voters who support a safe, connected bike network across Ki...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jun 30

So bummed we miss you Megan! If you ever wanna carpool to a start line, email us at [email protected] and we can check with folks. Many riders, including staff and volunteers, are bike and transit only and we do our best to connect folks.

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · Jun 30

*Galazin Family!

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