Join Squeaky Wheels in the #WeekWithoutDriving from September 30th to October 6th, as we step into the daily lives of the nearly one-fourth of Americans who depend on walking, transit, and other means of transportation due to disability, age, or economic constraints. As an organization committed to bicycling, we know it is important to break
We had a full house at our Evening with Tom Fucoloro event on February 15th. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Tom gave an informative and entertaining presentation on his book Biking Uphill in the Rain. After his presentation, we had an engaging Q&A session moderated by Barb Chamberlain, the Active Transportation Director for Washington
February 15, 6:30 p.m, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA). A fun and informative evening with Tom Fucoloro, author of the new book Biking Uphill in the Rain. Tom’s book details the long history of bicycles and transportation policy in Seattle, from the bike boom of the late 1800s, to the rise of automobiles and
This past year has been a good year for Squeaky Wheels. After three years of limited activities and events due to coronavirus restrictions, Squeaky Wheels was finally able to return to our normal busy program. Here’s a summary of our highlights: Chilly Hilly Squeaky Wheels volunteers were out in force this year, supporting Cascade’s annual
Squeaky Wheels is thrilled to announce an exciting event for all film enthusiasts and cycling enthusiasts alike. We are hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “Women Don’t Cycle.” This thought-provoking film sheds light on the barriers faced by women in the world of cycling, exploring the societal and cultural factors that contribute
A project for safer rotes to walk and bike to school is being developed by representatives from the Bainbridge Island School District, the parks department, Squeaky Wheels (bike advocacy group), Bainbridge PTO, Bainbridge Greenways, Sustainable Transportation Plan Task Force and island parents. See link to article in Bainbridge review: Pop-up walk/bike lanes proposed for students
Safe Streets project will be continued on Grow from May 22 – June 1 (or when construction begins on the Madison/Wyatt roundabout) Who deserves safe streets? EVERYONE. It’s been said that when a city or town truly claims safety as its top priority, you can see it in how its roads are designed and how the community is
We have a very exciting event planned for July 24— our 4th Weds this month (pushing the Open House to August). We invited four of the candidates for the BI City council to come talk us about their views on non-motorized transportation and road safety for bikes. And all of them accepted the invitation. We are also inviting interested
COME HEAR WORLD RENOWNED SPEAKERS AND LOCAL PANELISTS Don’t miss your opportunity to hear internationally renowned speakers, Chris and Melissa Bruntlett, speak about how cities all over the world have built a culture of cycling and local vitality. We’ll also get inspired by a panel of our own local bikers and walkers, Fran Korten, Christian
