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
BI Ride is an on-demand bus service for getting almost anywhere on Bainbridge Island. The service runs morning through mid-afternoon when Routed buses are not running. Ride for $2 or less. Hop on at timed stops or book a ride with Ride Pingo. The Following map shows routes for off-hour rides:
Bike Safety Milestones on Bainbridge Island Some very important things happened on Bainbridge Island in 2022 to make biking safer for all users and to set the table for future improvements. These are the highlights: As we look forward to 2023 and welcome a new Sustainable Transportation Analyst to COBI’s staff, a primary focus for
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
The Council meeting for the first review of the budget/CIP is the evening of September 27th. The attached letter was sent jointly on behalf of Squeaky Wheels, Bainbridge Greenways and Climate Action Bainbridge. Link to Letter It relates to the proposed city budget/CIP and the implementation of the Sustainable Transportation Plan approved by Council earlier
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
Peter Harris Island Bike Stories – The Torvanger I know is one long block between North Madison and Sunrise, beginning at Port Madison Church on the west and connecting to Sunrise a mile south of Fay Bainbridge Park. Torvanger dips a bit at the eastern end, but otherwise is a straight and open stretch of
Elizabeth Ozimek Island Bike Stories – SW’s board member, Elizabeth, favorite ride is one that leads to a tasty treat or a good drink. Her go to route is a loop south of Eagle Harbor to Lynwood Center. Send us a message and we’ll share your island bike story. Let me start out by saying that
