Outreach & Advocacy

Together we can build a future where bicycling is a normal part of everyday life: safe, simple, and accessible to all.

We believe in the transformative power of bicycling. 

Our outreach and advocacy programming is dedicated to promoting bicycle-friendly policies and fostering a more inclusive, sustainable cycling community.

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The Major Taylor Project

A year-round, after-school youth development program fostering leadership and focused on creating an inclusive culture of bicycling.

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A Cascade Bicycle Club volunteer unloading a U-Haul with bikes to teach youth how to ride

Let's Go

We’re shaping road ready kids with our physical education curriculum offering resources on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

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Four excited volunteer riders in helmets standing by their bikes that are loaded with deliveries to local organizations

Pedaling Relief Project

Volunteer opportunities to ride your bike and help solve hunger with organizations and groups that are providing support to members of their communities most in need.

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Group of nine riders from the women and non-binary program, leaning on their bikes smiling for the camera

Women & Non-Binary Program

Growing cycling by providing a welcoming, encouraging, and safe cycling experience for ALL self-identifying women and non-binary cyclists of every riding ability.

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Single bike rider on a protect bike trail. The trees in the background are changing their colors giving early signs of fall in the Pacific Northwest

Your Streets, Your Say

Do you care about bicycling, walking, and rolling and want to be a more effective community organizer? Participate in our advocacy training workshop.

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Three bicyclists looking out over the water towards the city skyline, pondering the future of our world in the face of climate change.

Bike, Walk, Roll Summit

Join us for our annual summit featuring expert speakers on topics such as safe streets, climate change, and racial equity. Learn to spark change in your community!

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Student in Let's Go program in central Washington gymnasium

Statewide Bicycle Education

Partnering with school districts, Educational Service Districts, and community-based organizations to expand youth bicycle education programming across Washington.

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Advocates hold signs that read "Safe Streets Now"

Take Action for Better Biking

Advocacy for safer streets starts with you. Add your name to petitions calling for better biking, from completing the Missing Link to connecting our community by trails.

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Georgetown to SODO route

Go Ride South Seattle’s Growing Bike Network

  • Beacon Hill, SODO, Georgetown, and South Park are becoming more bike-friendly thanks to big improvements in South Seattle’s Bike Network.
  • With nearly 20 miles of protected bicycle lanes added in recent years, it's a great time to go for a ride and explore Seattle by bike.
Tyler Vasquez

Tyler Vasquez

9 Oct 2025
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Smile if you support the STO!

Building Momentum for the Sound to Olympics Trail

  • Cascade and the Leafline Trails Coalition held a ride on Sept. 5 to push for progress on the Sound to Olympics Trail.
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

18 Sep 2025
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Lake to Sound Trail

Go Ride these New Trails–and Support the King County Parks Levy

  • King County Parks Levy includes $182 million for Eastrail, the Lake to Sound, Green River, Interurban, Soos Creek, and other regional trails.
  • Voters who support a safe, connected bike network across King County should vote YES for the Parks Levy on August ballots.
  • Read on for more trail news in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Seattle, and King County.
Riding my electric cargo bike is my favorite thing

Paul Tolmé

30 Jun 2025