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.
The Major Taylor Project
A year-round, after-school youth development program fostering leadership and focused on creating an inclusive culture of bicycling.
Let's Go
We’re shaping road ready kids with our physical education curriculum offering resources on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Pedaling Relief Project
Volunteer opportunities that get folks out on their bikes and become involved with the organizations and groups that are providing support to members of their communities that are most in need.
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.
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.
Washington 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!
Statewide Bicycle Education
Partnering with school districts, Educational Service Districts, and community-based organizations to expand youth bicycle education programming across Washington.
Latest Advocacy News
Bridging Bellevue’s I-90 Gap on the 42-Mile Eastrail
- The Eastrail is about to grow thanks to the 2026 opening of the Wilburton Trestle and $25 million in federal funding to bridge Bellevue’s I-90 gap.
- We biked Eastrail's longest completed segment to review progress and visit the new Northeast Eighth Avenue bike bridge where murals depict Bellevue’s history of Japanese American internment.
- Eastrail will form the backbone of a regional trail network when completed in 2030, but an effort to repeal the Climate Commitment Act threatens funding.
- The Cascade and WA Bikes Boards recently endorsed No on 2117 to protect trail progress.
Paul Tolmé
Top Five Wins for Safer Bicycling in the Seattle Transportation Levy
- The mayor and City Council included $133.5 million for bike infrastructure in the Seattle Transportation Levy thanks to Cascade’s advocacy and public support for more safe bike routes.
- South Seattle will see major improvements in its bike network if voters approve the Levy.
- We urge all Seattleites to vote YES in November so that we can continue progress toward making Seattle’s transportation system safer for everyone.
Tyler Vasquez
STP 2024: the Beautiful Joy of Bicycling Together
- Nearly 5,000 people participated in the 2024 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland presented by Alaska Airlines on July 13 and 14.
- Check out our photos and drone video footage of the smiles, spectacle, fist pumps, fountain dunks, and elated participants who completed the 45th edition of the Northwest's most iconic big group ride.
Paul Tolmé