Introduction Squeaky Wheels asked the candidates in this fall’s election to the Bainbridge City Council about their positions on road shoulder improvements. We shared our position with them. Seven candidates replied. Our position statement and the candidates’ replies are below. Squeaky Wheels’ position on paved road shoulders Squeaky Wheels is a nonprofit on Bainbridge Island that supports bicycling. We
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
Squeaky Wheels is partnering with Cascade Bicycle Club to provide volunteers for the 2019 Chilly Hilly on Sunday, February 24th. Contact: chillyhillyvolunteer@squeakywheels.org with your shift preference.
WSDOT has revised the map of how to get on and off the ferry during the current construction. Be careful crossing in front of cars at Yesler Way, and also in front of the ticket booths. If possible use the north booth entry for Bremerton, and the South for Bainbridge loading. From either ferry,k exit
It was very icy this morning especially at Winslow way and 305, Head of the bay at Eagle Harbor, and Wyatt Way. There were more motorcycles and bikes today, even for this weather. We may assume the viaduct closure traffic warnings may be an influence.
Please Be Careful crossing in front of traffic to get to the bike holding area! There is now a bicycle-only entrance on the south end of the toll plaza to Colman Dock. The new bicycle entrance is located close to the lanes where bicycles heading to Bainbridge Island wait for the ferry. You can access
A note from the President of Squeaky Wheels Since formation in 1994, we at Squeaky Wheels, your Bainbridge Island bicycling advocacy group, have worked hard to improve the safety and efficiency of bicycling on Bainbridge Island. One of our more important efforts has been to raise local government awareness about specific dangers on island roadways
While chatting with a bus driver that runs a BI route, he suggested a road or two that would benefit from SHOULDERS. It would make his life better! VOTE TO SUPPORT the SAFE Mobility Levy ..
Watch out for the new configuration, we would like to remind riders to stop at the intersections and wait for lights looking both ways. The roadway upon exiting the ferry will now be heavy and fast traffic in both directions right next to the dock. See WSDOT site for more information This weekend Alaskan Way