April 16, 2024
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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 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:
May 24, 2023
Free Screening of “Women Don’t Cycle”
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
September 27, 2022
Letter to Council regarding funding of the Sustainable Transportation Plan
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
May 20, 2020
Safe Streets project will be continued…
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