GAIT: Getting Around Issaquah Together

The Issaquah Transportation Advisory Board is currently seeking new members. If you're looking for a way to get involved and promote sustainable transportation modes in our town, you can find out more here. Deadline for applications is 20-Nov-2020. I'll put a direct link to the applicatino form in a comment.

Transportation Advisory Board | Issaquah, WA - Official Website Transportation Advisory Board

Here is a second article. I am now training myself to do the "Dutch Reach" - intent works. so simple.

The Dutch Reach: A No-Tech Way to Save Bicyclists’ Lives This simple change in the way you get out of your car can save lives — of cyclists, drivers and passengers. Here’s how to do it, and why it’s so effective.

I have a couple of interesting news articles I am posting first one is a map study of bike accidents within the state:

Washington Bicycle Accident Hotspots 2013-2017 [Interactive Map] Washington has a reputation for embracing bicycles – a national study has even ranked Washington as the most bicycle-friendly state in the United States for eight years in a row. Although fatalities and serious injury collisions among bicyclists have decreased in recent years, the fact remains tha...

Got $3k? Donate a bench in one of three Issaquah parks. Just don't expect to have any say in where it's placed or what it looks like. Because, Issaquah.

Issaquah, WA - Official Website - Bench Donation Program

The city is soliciting feedback on the PSRC transportation plan to guide the region through 2040. Have a look and give your input by January 31st.

Issaquah, WA Share Your Input: Regional Transportation Plan

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/1d196ee

You're invited to the grand opening of the East Lake Sammamish Trail - Seg A Join us on Wednesday, January 17 at 2 p.m. as we celebrate the grand opening of this 1.2-mile-long segment of the East Lake Sammamish Trail.

As some of you know, there was a cyclist killed last week at the intersection of SE 56th St and East Lake Sammamish. I (Karen Behm) know nothing about how it happened, but it is a reminder to all of us to pay attention to our surroundings as we navigate through town via car, bus, bike, feet, skateboard etc.

Please put the phones away (even pedestrians), unplug, look and listen.

http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/news/2017/20170804%20Trailhead%20Direct.aspx

Looks like a winner!

www.kingcounty.gov

Job opportunity engaging people from Issaquah about smart commute choices. Part time temporary position. See description below.

Job - Travel Advisor | Seattle Greendrinks 1 of 2 Job Posting – Travel Advisor Steer Davies Gleave has been commissioned to manage an exciting outreach campaign in the City of Issaquah.

At Monday's (17-Apr) council meeting they'll consider studying putting a signal including pedestrian crossing at "Three Trails Crossing", the intersection of Juniper, Rainier, and Gilman where the East Lake Sammamish Trail ends in Issaquah. The signal would be largely funded and constructed by a developer who already has to rework the driveway to Pogacha (but who is also seeking an exemption from the current development moratorium). Sounds complicated, doesn't it?

The big win for pedestrians would be having a signalized crossing directly from the ELST to the Rainier Trail, the Maple-Juniper Trail, and the Gilman Edible Landscape Trail. This is a project that has been in the murky depths of the city transportation plan for decades yet has never gotten close to being designed.

Attend the meeting if you can (or watch on tv or online) and let your council members know what you think!

My hero! 😍 https://t.co/pMltsepoqq

Public Bench Project Building community through benches