Cascade Bicycle Club has over 50 years of experience advocating for safer streets and active transportation across Washington State. By advocating for a safer bicycle network and working with Seattle Department of Transportation, City Council, and community organizations, we’ve developed policies, secured funding, and are building a comprehensive bike network that connects people to essential destinations like grocery stores, schools, and libraries. At the Oregon Active Transportation Conference, we’ll share lessons from Seattle’s Bicycle Master Plan and the Move Seattle and Keep Seattle Moving levies, highlighting how data-driven impact measurement such as the (high injury network and vision zero data), demand for transparency, and bicycle coalitions the building of safety projects and funding of safety programs. Key tactics include stakeholder mapping, maintaining focus by avoiding mission creep, and using storytelling to inspire community support. We will also explore practical tools for measuring and reporting progress, ensuring accountability, and building public trust—essential for delivering outcomes on time and on budget. Our advocacy prioritizes safety, equity, and sustainability, transforming Seattle’s transportation landscape and growing a network of 25,000 engaged advocates. Collaboration with community-based organizations ensures bike infrastructure meets the needs of all residents while promoting sustainable urban development. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to build coalitions, secure funding, and implement effective engagement strategies that lead to meaningful and lasting results. Together, we can create active transportation networks that prioritize inclusivity, transparency, and long-term success, fostering healthier, more connected communities.
Seattle Policy and Advocacy Officer, Cascade Bicycle Club
Tyler Vasquez grew up in southeast San Diego, where the concept of active transportation is not a common idea. A first-generation college student, he was raised with the belief that freeways and cars were the only way to get to school, the library, or the grocery store. When he worked... Read More →
