The Bicycle Alliance is powered by VOLUNTEERS

We work for you, but also, we NEED you. We need advocates in every county across the state. We have an ongoing need for office volunteers: data entry, filing and other tasks always need to get done. Our annual auction would not happen without over 100 people giving generously of their time. And there are always special tasks for special skills that can help the cause of bicycling in Washington. Your skill can help bicyclists across the state!
Call or email Mark if you would like to help out.

Volunteer Spotlight

Former racer and year round bicycle commuter Dave Shaw has given so many volunteer hours to the Bicycle Alliance that we long ago quit even trying to count them! He has been supporting bicyclists throughout the state in numerous ways since before BAW was founded. He can be seen at numerous events and public meetings, usually in bike gear. Dave provides the office constant computer support, adding a bit of database magic to make everything easy in the office. The system he created as a volunteer to run our auction runs so efficiently that other organizations have asked to buy it! Dave is one of a group of volunteers that we can easily say BAW wouldn't be here if they were not willing to give generously of their time. We can never thank him sufficiently, so this month, we will just raise a beer to Dave.

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Bike Alliance Work parties

The easiest way to get involved is to come to our monthly volunteer work PARTY. On the last Thursday of each month 1pm to 8pm we have a workparty with socializing, lots and lots of yummy goodies (chocolate is a specialty), and working to further bicycle advocacy in Washington. We would love to have you join us. Drop in on the last Thursday afternoon or evening (please call first if you will be coming in the evening). We need your help. Call or email Mark to RSVP, to get directions or to get more information.

Upcoming work party dates:

• May 29th
• June 26th
• July 31st
• August 28th
• September 25th
• October 30th
• November 20th
• December 18th

Become a Member of the Bicycle Alliance!

The more people who join, the louder our voice becomes. Increase the decibels!
Join today: visit our Membership Page.

Advocacy Organizations & Meetings

A variety of advisory boards, planning committees, trail coalitions, and other bicycle advocacy organizations meet regularly around the state. Check the Advocacy Meeting Calendar to find one near you.

What else can you do to encourage people to bicycle? Check out our list of suggestions:   31 Ways to Promote Cycling

Find your Legislator

Use the District Finder tool on the Washington State Legislature's home page to find your district representatives.

Lobby Day

Every spring, the Bicycle Alliance of Washington coordinates a Transportation Advocacy Day (also known as "Lobby Day") where bicyclists meet with their elected representatives to convey the importance of passing legislation to improve conditions for bicyclists.

Learn more about the Bicycle Alliance's efforts to pass Legislation improving conditions for bicyclists. Your efforts will pay off in better laws for cyclists across the state.

Legislative Steering Committee

The Bicycle Alliance Board has authorized the creation of the Legislative Steering Committee to act in an advisory capacity to the Board in establishing a legislative and statewide advocacy agenda. The committe will: identify issues and opportunities, establish priorities, make recommendation to and obtain approval from the Board, and then implement an appropriate action plan. For more details, see the Legislative Steering Committee Charter [pdf].

Action Item Form [Word doc]