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
We are past the dark days of Winter and moving toward Springtime. Even though the days are getting longer hours of light, it is still important to use your bike lights.ImageThe red lights on the rear of the bike help alert vehicle drivers coming up behind you, even in daylight. It is even better to
Alyse has been on the Squeaky Wheels’ board since 2017. Previously, Alyse was engaged in bicycle advocacy as a part of the City of Bainbridge Island’s Non-Motorized Committee. In her day job, Alyse works for the Seattle Department of Transportation. Her background is in urban planning, with a masters degree in the subject from the
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
It’s that time of year where it’s getting darker earlier and the rain is returning. At Squeaky Wheels, we agree with the sentiment “There’s no bad weather for biking, only bad gear!” So, make sure to dig out your rain gear, bike lights, and let’s keep riding all Fall and Winter. Here are a collection
Accelerated Mobility Playbook Completed Bainbridge Island recently completed the Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) process with the organization City Thread, a process designed to enable the city to move toward prompt implementation of its existing mobility plans. Squeaky Wheels participated as a co-applicant on the technical assistance grant and was fully engaged throughout the six-month process.
Squeaky Wheels worked with the city council to form a Safe Routes to School committee and develop a solution to the lack of safe routes to Sakai and Woodward schools snd Island Church. At the committee’s urging, COBI and Parks improved the pathway between Sakai/Woodward and Island Church right in time for the new school
