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The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. - Ann Strong, Minneapolis Tribune, 1895

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The Ballard Bridge Bike Exit: Still A Death Trap - 14 September 2009, Publicola
Cle Elum 72-year-old faces hit-and-run charges - 25 August 2009, Yakima Herald
Court rejects Seattle traffic law - 18 August 2009, Seattle Times
...Bike Went for a "Special Preview Ride" on Link Light Rail - 17 July 2009, the Stranger
Push for pole-less meters has cyclists circling - 17 July 2009, Seattle Times
Seattle getting better for bikes, still needs work, club says - 15 May 2009, Seattle P-I
Get on your bike, ride; Friday is Bike to Work Day - 15 May 2009, Seattle Times
Cycle of Justice: UW Student Turns Craigslist Against Bike Thief - 21 April 2009, The Stranger
King County to pay $3.5 million to bicyclist injured on county bike route - 15 April 2009, Seattle Times
Green light at the end of the bicycle path - 11 April 2009, Seattle Times
Attacks on bicycle commuters spur rider-awareness campaign - 10 March 2009, Seattle Times
Repeat Customer [of Bikestation Seattle] - 4 February 2009, The Stranger
Biking should be encouraged, not taxed further to support roads - 13 December 2008, Seattle Times
New tax law gives bicyclists subsidy - 16 October 2008, Seattle Times
Protest in the buff OK, Portland judge decides - 15 November 2008, Seattle Times
Bailout bill benefits bicycle commuters - 10 October 2008, Everett Herald
State of Washington is the best for bicyclists - 23 September 2008, HeraldNet
Everett hopes to become friendlier to bicycles - 13 September 2008, HeraldNet
Here Come the Bikes - 3 September 2008, Pacific Northwest Inlander.
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - Bikes v. cars - 15 August 2008, VeloNews
Bicyclists say city ignores safety concerns - 29 July 2008, Seattle P-I
Bicyclists can trump cars waiting to turn right - 21 July 2008, Seattle P-I
Biking Lessons: City Shouldn't Waste Another $20,000 Pandering to Business - 19 March 2008, The Stranger
Danger in the bike lane - 4 February 2008, Seattle Times
Seattle bikes: Safety hypocrisy - 14 January 2008, Seattle P-I
Cyclists want action on dangerous storm drains - 13 January 2008, Seattle P-I
Triple bike racks (temporarily?) removed from Metro Buses - 4 January 2008, METRO
Seattle Bikes: Encouraging rides - 26 December 2007, Seattle P-I.
Should bicyclists be licensed to ride? - 25 December 2007, Seattle P-I.
Cyclists, skinny tires, streetcar rails -- not a good mix - 6 December 2007, Seattle Times.
Seattle's ready to peddle the pedal - 23 November 2007, Seattle Times.
Critical Mass cyclists ride over others' rights - 18 November 2007, Seattle P-I.
Safety a driving concern along Burke-Gilman Trail's 'missing link' - 11 November 2007, Seattle P-I.
Seattle Bikes: A real rider's town - 6 November 2007, Seattle P-I.
City backpedals on healthy road option - 27 August 2007, Seattle P-I.
Getting There: Sounder trains are designed to carry bicycles along with people - 20 August 2007, Seattle P-I.
New 'sharrows' a friendly reminder to city's motorists - 11 August 2007, Seattle P-I.
Burke-Gilman Trail to reopen, but still cyclists fume - 2 August 2007, Seattle P-I.
Burke-Gilman trail near Fremont Bridge will reopen - 1 August 2007, Seattle P-I.
Pedaling into the Sunset: New Leader, New Course for BTA - 26 July 2007, Portland Mercury.
Burke-Gilman trail given right of way in Lake Forest Park - 26 July 2007, Seattle Times.
Bicycle trail wins in Lake Forest Park - 25 July 2007, Seattle P-I.
Bicycle Shame (Bicycle Neglect #6) - 25 July 2007, Sightline Institute.
Some allege backpedaling with changes to bike plan - 20 July 2007, Seattle Times.
Why we bike -- or don't - 13 July 2007, Portland Tribune.
Life in the bike lane - 9 July 2007, Seattle Times.
Pierce County bike map delayed, but statewide version available - 5 July 2007, Tacoma News Tribune.
What bike-friendly looks like - 2 June 2007, Crosscut.
Making sharing the Mercer Island loop safer - 31 May 2007, Seattle Times.
Thousands of cyclists answer Friday roll call - 19 May 2007, Seattle Times.
Cycling needn't be life-threatening - 13 May 2007, Seattle P-I.
Trail advocate's urban dream comes true - 10 May 2007, Tacoma News Tribune.
Cascadia is North America's bicycle-commuting capital, but look at Europe - 9 May 2007, Crosscut.
Becoming uninvisible: taking Seattle's bicycle plan for a ride - 8 April 2007, Crosscut.
Nickels has $240 million plan for better biking in the city - 5 April 2007, Seattle Times.
Nickels unveils bicycle master plan, aims to triple commuter cycling - 4 April 2007, Seattle Times.
Paris tries pushing pedal power - 26 March 2007, Seattle Times.
Letting bicycles and cars coexist - 8 December 2006, Seattle P-I.
Seattle rolls out Bicycle Master Plan - 6 December 2006, Seattle Times.
Wheeler Dealers: Seeing a shift in opportunity, cyclists are riding a spurt of political power - 22 October 2006, Pacific NW Magazine (Sea Times/P-I).
Seattle Bikes: Bumps in the plan - 4 September 2006, Seattle P-I.
Toward a safer Seattle for bicyclists: 400 riders weigh in to help create a pedal-friendly city - 30 August 2006, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist won't be charged with felony for assaulting deputies - 27 July 2006, Seattle P-I.
Drivers need to watch for bicyclists - 29 May 2006, Herald Net.
Cyclists stake quiet claim to the road - 18 May 2006, Herald Net.
Bicyclists face rough ride in region - 14 April 2006, Seattle P-I.
Pedaling to work works - 8 April 2006, Seattle Times.
Watch for bikes when passing - 24 October 2005, Herald Net.
Crossing paths: Cyclists and motorists are far apart on rules of the road - 29 August 2005, Seattle P-I.
Behind the wheel: Drivers sound off about reckless cyclists - 29 August 2005, Seattle P-I.
Behind the handlebars: Cyclists sound off about dangerous drivers - 29 August 2005, Seattle P-I.
'Ghost bikes' offer eerie reminder to share the road - 3 August 2005, Seattle P-I.
"Ghost bikes" eerie reminders of accidents - 2 August 2005, Seattle Times.
Bicyclists vs. homeowners: Facing off on a trail of fears—Debate over changes to Burke-Gilman in Lake Forest Park is coming to boil - 26 May 2005, Seattle P-I.
Getting There: Even on a bike, the law is the law - 22 September 2003, Seattle P-I.
Mayor vetoes restrictions on Burke-Gilman Trail - 8 June 2004, Seattle Times.
Use your head: Wear a helmet - 21 September 2003, Seattle P-I.
Getting There: Why do bikes have to stop at those trail crossings? - 14 July 2003, Seattle P-I.
Getting There: Speeding cyclists are subject to the law -- and gravity - 24 June 2002, Seattle P-I.
Crosswalks Cover Bikes, Court Says - 3 June 1999, Seattle Times.
Cyclists Must Upgrade Traffic-Safety Skills - 9 July 1998, Seattle Times.

Body Count

Bicyclist dead in Vancouver hit-and-run - 15 September 2009, Seattle Times
Pierce County girl, 4, killed by neighbor's SUV - 4 September 2009, Seattle Times
Who Causes Cyclists' Deaths? - 28 August 2009, New York Times
Cyclist Critically Injured in Downtown Collision - 25 August 2009, The Stranger
Court rejects Seattle traffic law - 18 August 2009, Seattle Times
15-year-old driver kills jogger, injures Seattle child in Lopez Island accident - 27 July 2009, Seattle Times.
Bicyclist fatally hit by SUV outside Bremerton - 5 July 2009, Seattle Times.
One dead in car-bike collision near Aurora Avenue North - 2 July 2009, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist struck and killed by car in Seattle - 2 July 2009, Seattle Times.
Quilcene bike rider killed on Highway 101 - 15 May 2009, Seattle Times.
Family of Seattle cyclist killed by dump truck settles lawsuit - 28 April 2009, Seattle Times.
UW lecturer dies after bicycle accident - 13 March 2009, Seattle Times.
Fatal Vehicle vs Bicycle Collision - 4 February 2009, Seattle Police Department Blotter.
Bike rider killed in Ballard - 4 February 2009, Seattle P-I.
More Details On This Morning's Bike Accident - 4 February 2009, The Stranger.
Judge orders police to release Montlake bike crash records - 4 February 2009, Seattle P-I.
Hit & Run, Vehicle vs Bicycle - 6 January 2009, Seattle Police Department Blotter.
Cycling enthusiast hit by car - 14 December 2008, Seattle Times.
Bicyclist struck by car, dies in morning traffic collision - 11 December 2008, Seattle P-I.
Spike in S.F. traffic deaths, injuries - 15 November 2008, San Francisco Chronicle.
Bicyclist injured in 2007 Ballard Bridge crash dies - 14 November 2008, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist killed in Sumner - 18 September 2008, Seattle P-I.
Car/Bicycle collision at 7th Avenue S & S Jackson St. - 17 September 2008, Seattle Police Department Blotter.
Hit-run driver kills cyclist in Puyallup - 9 September 2008, Seattle P-I.
Driver of pickup that hit bicyclist cited - 2 July 2008, Seattle P-I.
No jail for driver who killed pedestrian - 29 February 2008, Seattle P-I.
Rabbi who hit, killed pedestrian gets two years deferred - 29 February 2008, Seattle Times.
Prosecutors won't file felony charges in fatal bike accident - 27 February 2008, Seattle Times.
Police looking for driver who hit and left bicyclist in Fircrest - 19 February 2008, Seattle Times.
Man arrested following death of bicyclist on Lummi Reservation - 21 January 2008, Seattle Times.
Family sues driver, firm in cyclist death - 12 December 2007, Seattle Times.
BB shooting attacks in Seattle area grow to 8 - 16 November 2007, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclists honor a fallen friend - 4 November 2007, Seattle Times.
Bicyclist shot with BB pellets - 3 November 2007, Seattle P-I.
Memorial ride held for cyclist who died in September wreck - 3 November 2007, Seattle P-I.
Cyclist struck, killed by truck - 8 September 2007, Seattle P-I.
STP cyclist counts lucky stars after collision - 17 July 2007, Seattle P-I.
Skyway hit-and-run injures boy on bike - 6 Sept 2007, Seattle Times.
Bicyclist critically hurt in Ballard Bridge crash - 6 July 2007, Seattle P-I.
Car-bicycle crash claims life of missionary - 4 May 2007, Seattle P-I.
Squad car and bicyclist collide; officer, rider hurt - 1 February 2007, Seattle P-I.
Vehicular Homicide: Better fit the crime - 17 December 2006, Seattle P-I.
Judge laments state's sentencing limits - 10 December 2006, Seattle Times.
Man sentenced for hitting bicyclist - 9 December 2006, Seattle P-I.
Accident victim was recent cycling convert - 29 September 2006, Seattle Times.
Cyclist in West Seattle collision dies - 28 September 2006, Seattle Times.
Doctor charged in drive-by shooting - 27 July 2006, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist killed by car on trail identified - 21 March 2006, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist is struck, killed by speeding car - 18 March 2006, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist struck and killed in south Seattle - 18 March 2006, Seattle Times.
Police look for Lexus that hit bicyclist - 16 December 2005, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist dies; car driver is charged - 12 October 2005, Seattle P-I.
Woman struck by car while riding bike dies - 11 October 2005, Seattle Times.
Man charged with vehicular assault - 22 September 2005, Seattle P-I.
Seattle cyclist in hospital after accident near Granite Falls - 27 June 2005, Herald Net.
Man pleads guilty in fatal hit and run - 29 November 2003, Seattle P-I.
Injured bicyclist settles lawsuit for $710,000 - 22 January 2005, Seattle Times.
Snoqualmie Ridge mourns loss of boy - 25 June 2004, Seattle Times.
Driver charged in bicyclist's death - 13 September 2003, Seattle P-I.
Teens convicted of assault on pastor—Victim still recovering from drive-by attack while riding his bicycle - 20 November 2002, Seattle P-I.
Hit-and-run driver gets seven years - 10 October 2002, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist dies in crash; police seek witnesses - 6 November 2002, Seattle Times.
Man charged in running down bicyclists on sidewalk - 27 August 2002, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist killed along Pierce County road - 26 July 2001, Seattle P-I.
Inquest into bicyclist's death set for Oct. 22 - 21 July 2001, Seattle P-I.
Troopers seek help finding hit-and-run car and driver - 11 May 1999, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist Killed Near Alderwood Mall - 15 March 1999, Seattle Times.
Sentences Handed Down In Cyclist's Hit-And-Run Death - 9 December 1998, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist Fatally Injured - 6 December 1998, Seattle Times.
Tearful End To Drunken Driving Case—Driver Who Killed Bicyclist Gets Six Years - 8 July 1995, Seattle P-I.
Driver To Be Sentenced In Fatal Crash—Cyclist's Death Evokes Feelings Of Anger, Fear - 3 July 1995, Seattle P-I.
Bicyclist Suffers Injury When Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver - 31 May 1995, Seattle P-I.
Hit-And-Run Accident Kills Bicyclist On Westlake - 18 January 1995, Seattle P-I.
Cyclists Invited To Join Juarez Funeral Procession - 19 October 1994, Seattle P-I.
Man Gets 6 Years In Hit-And-Run Death—Victim's Family Pleads For Harsh Term - 21 May 1994, Seattle P-I.
Trial Opens In Death Of Young Cyclist—Prosecutors Contend Driver Of Van That Hit Three Was Drunk And Speeding - 10 March 1994, Seattle P-I.