April 16, 2024
Category: News
April 16, 2024
Recap of An Evening with Tom Fucoloro
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
April 16, 2024
Bicycle Lighting
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
April 16, 2024
Squeaky Wheels’ welcomes its new president, Alyse Nelson.
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
January 9, 2024
An evening with “Biking Uphill in the Rain” author and Publisher of Seattle Bike Blog: Tom Fucoloro
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
January 1, 2024
Squeaky Wheels Year in Review – 2023
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
October 21, 2023
Safe Biking and Walking this Fall and Winter
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
October 21, 2023
Accelerated Mobility Playbook Completed
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.
October 21, 2023
City Implements Safe Routes to Schools Pathway Improvements Between Sakai and Island Church
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
October 20, 2023
Car not an option, try Kitsap transit.
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: