GAIT is Walking, Bicycling, and Transit advocacy in Issaquah, Washington. This Page highlights local, regional, national, and international news, events, and inspiring stories about walking, biking, and transit.
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GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together These two pygmy goats know how to get around...
Source: www.kptv.com
VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Two baby pygmy goats tried to get a free ride after they broke out of their pen and walked on board a bus in Vancouver. Friday, November 13, 2009.
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together The Seattle Weekly sums up Willie quite nicely: "The self-described ‘cycling fool’ has some of the same manic energy as his fellow bike enthusiast Robin Williams; accordingly, his presentations are more like stand-up comedy than dry slide-and-pointer travel presentations. Off the bike, he’s got energy to burn; on it, he could probably power a small city if attached to a generator.”
Location:REI Seattle Mothership Store
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, November 17th
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together A new report from Transportation for America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, "Dangerous by Design: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrian Death (and Making Great Neighborhoods)," ranks metropolitan areas based on the relative danger of walking. This is about Complete Streets at a national level.
Source: t4america.org
What would the national reaction be if a jumbo jet full of passengers went down with regularity every 31 days or so? How loud would the calls be for a fundamental change in airline safety? It’s easy to imagine the shock and outrage if such a thing happened. ...
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together
Newport Way Open House, 7pm, Thurs, Nov 12, Issaquah Valley Elem. School, 555 NW Holly. We need a showing from people interested in alternative transportation. The roundabout option would provide better traffic volumes, better access and safety for bikes/peds, and cheaper to implement. It will face some opposition sinc...e roundabouts are rare here and drivers aren't used to them yet. Please come leave your comments.Read More
Source: www.ci.issaquah.wa.us
Oct. 29, 2009: How should nearly a mile of Newport Way Northwest – near Issaquah Valley Elementary School – be enhanced? Come share your opinion at the City of Issaquah’s upcoming open house at 7 p.m. Nov. 12, 2009 at Issaquah Valley Elementary School, 555 NW Holly St.
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address based on the distance from your house to nearby amenities, and last week they added transit to their website as well.
Source: blog.walkscore.com
|Why Walk?|Walkability|How It Works|How It Doesn't Work|Real Estate Services|Blog
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together The most recent in the City of Issaquah's series of sustainability movie nights is "Addicted to Plastic," showing tonight at 6:30 at the KCLS service center on Newport Way just behind Target. Not directly transportation related, but Jeff will be there before the show talking to folks about GAIT. Stop by and say hi if you're able to come.
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Here are tips on wet weather biking gear to help you stay warm and dry. It makes all the difference. (Thanks to "Drive less. Save more." for the link.)
Well, it’s safe to say the rainy season is here. Check out this NEW video on wet weather biking gear to help you stay warm and dry. Got any wet weather riding tips to share?
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GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Jeff posted some photos of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Newport Way Trail.
Source: www.flickr.com
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GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Alan Durning of Sightline Institute summarizes the article below well: "A fascinating review of what real bike culture is: an end to self-identified 'cyclists,' and de-fetishizing the vehicle. It's an appliance, like a vacuum cleaner or a toaster. You use it because it gets the job done." (Thanks, Alan.)
Source: blogs.wweek.com
If our city planners have their way, Copenhagen will be the model for Portland’s urban transportation network. Mayor Adams has said he wants us to achieve the Danish city’s world leading levels of bicycle ...
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together In Portland's "Drive Less, Save More" challenge, the results are in! It was extremely close, but the Markley-Johnsons came out on top as the winners—reducing their driving by 94%! The Hays family came in second with a 93% reduction in driving. The Pettersen family took third, achieving a 71% reduction. Placing fourth was The Penner family, who reduced their driving by 33%.
Discover options for reducing car trips in Oregon and SW Washington. Save wear and tear on you, your wallet and the planet.
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GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together How often do you see kids playing outside in YOUR neighborhood? (Thanks to Sightline for the link.)
Source: www.vancouversun.com
OTTAWA — Kids these days: they rarely walk anywhere. They don't ride bikes, they don't play outside — not like they used to, anyway. But can we blame them?
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Check this out! Book-It Repertory Theatre and 4Culture's Heritage and Site-Specific performance divisions partner to present a Book-It Special Edition: "Two Wheels North." There are still two shows left: Nov. 10th at Seattle Center House Theatre (free) and Nov. 13th at Chief Kanim Middle School in Fall City ($5 at the door). Both shows are at 7pm. See details below.
Source: www.sitespecificarts.org
Nov 13, 2009|7pm Chief Kanim Middle School, Fall City Presented in Partnership with: Fall City Arts
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Cascade Bicycle Club is co-hosting this event in Ballard on Wednesday night: Mikael Colville-Andersen explores Copenhagen's journey toward establishing the bicycle as a feasible, acceptable form of transport, as well as the importance of marketing "bicycle culture" to the city's residents.
A lecture by Mikael Colville-Andersen
Location:Nordic Heritage Museum
Time:7:00PM Wednesday, October 28th
GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together Need inspiration? You can follow these families on Facebook. (Thanks, Sightline.)
Source: blog.oregonlive.com
Drive More. Save Less.The Hays family of Southeast Portland is one of four promising to "drive less and save more" this week in a challenge.Think of it as “Survivor: Gas Pump Island.”
