FEATURED STORY
Washington State Invests $67M in Weather-Resistant Bike Infrastructure
Pacific Northwest chapters pioneer all-weather protected lane designs.
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WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE
923 Locals Against Road Bikers · Olympia Station
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WASHINGTON CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
923MEMBERS
5LOCAL CHAPTERS
25VICTORIES
WASHINGTON CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)78+12% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED238 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED431 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED119 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$56M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.1 / 5 — 409 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Olympia station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGELaura Mitchell
STATIONChapter President · Olympia
ELECTRONIC MAILwashington@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(360) 555-0812
Join the Washington chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM WASHINGTON
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM WASHINGTON
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
WASHINGTON INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
The Burke-Gilman Spray Advisory of 2024
Successfully advocated for the separation of bicycle and vehicle traffic on major thoroughfares, reducing dangerous interactions and improving traffic flow for the majority of road users.
IMPACT:
The Olympia station logged a 33% drop in unfendered trail complaints in Seattle and recorded 5.1 fender-spray complaints per rainy trail-mile on the Burke-Gilman in the FY2025 wet-season survey.
Washington Codifies the Cyclist Accountability Act
Landmark legislation requiring cyclists to carry liability insurance and register their bicycles, ensuring accountability for road incidents and providing compensation for victims.
IMPACT:
First state-level cyclist insurance requirement in the region, expected to generate $2M annually for road safety programs
Federal Grant Redirected to the US-2 Stevens Pass Corridor
AARBAA Washington helped secure a federal infrastructure grant prioritizing vehicle safety improvements and traffic flow optimization over recreational cycling projects.
IMPACT:
$15 million in funding redirected from bike lanes to critical road repairs and safety improvements
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN WASHINGTON
Olympia Station Monthly Convening
MEETINGJoin us for our monthly chapter meeting where we'll discuss ongoing advocacy efforts, review recent incidents, and plan upcoming initiatives for safer roads in Washington.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
The Lake Washington Boulevard Bicycle Sunday Rally
RALLYStand with us as we rally for safer roads and responsible cycling policies. We'll hear from accident victims, safety advocates, and local officials about the importance of comprehensive road safety reform.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Burke-Gilman Trail Yield Seminar
PRESENTATIONEducational presentation on road safety statistics, dangerous cycling behaviors, and how community members can advocate for safer streets. Q&A session included.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
The Chuckanut Drive Sightline Hazard, SR-11
The current bike lane configuration creates blind spots for turning vehicles and encourages cyclists to ride against traffic, leading to numerous near-misses and accidents.
- LOCATION
- Main Street, Olympia
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Olympia
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Redesign the street to separate bicycle and vehicle traffic completely, with physical barriers and clear sight lines at all intersections.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Unlicensed E-Bikes on the Burke-Gilman Trail
Electric bicycles reaching speeds of 30+ mph are using pedestrian paths in state parks, creating dangerous conditions for families and hikers.
- LOCATION
- Washington State Parks
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Olympia, Statewide
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Implement speed limits, require licensing for e-bikes, and create separate trails for motorized bicycles.
- LAST UPDATED
- NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How can I join AARBAA Washington?
Joining AARBAA Washington is easy! Simply contact our chapter president through the contact information provided on this page, or fill out our membership form. We have 5 chapters across the state with 923 active members. New members are always welcome to join our fight for safer roads.
What does AARBAA do in Washington?
AARBAA Washington files comment on cycling conduct along the Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle, Chuckanut Drive (SR-11) near Bellingham, and US-2 over Stevens Pass, and petitions the Washington State Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Olympia station maintains the FY2025 wet-season survey and forwards findings to officials in Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane.
How many members does the Washington chapter have?
Our Washington chapter currently has 923 dedicated members across 5 local chapters. We're one of the active state chapters in the national AARBAA network, and our membership continues to grow as more Washington residents recognize the need for safer roads and accountability in cycling infrastructure planning.
What are the main road safety challenges in Washington?
Washington's caseload concentrates on the Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle, the Chuckanut Drive shoulder near Bellingham, and the US-2 climb lanes over Stevens Pass, where the Olympia station recorded 5.1 fender-spray complaints per rainy trail-mile on the Burke-Gilman in FY2025. Winter shoulder conditions on Lake Washington Boulevard remain under review.
What victories has AARBAA Washington achieved?
Our closed files include the Burke-Gilman Spray Advisory of 2024 and the Chuckanut Drive sightline review near Bellingham. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When and where does the Washington chapter meet?
The Washington chapter holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meeting locations rotate between our 5 chapter locations to ensure all members can participate. Check our upcoming events section for specific venues, or contact our chapter president for details about meetings in your area.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS · EVIDENCE LOCKER
WASHINGTON CHAPTER GALLERY
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FILE A REQUEST · FORM AAR-101
JOIN AARBAA WASHINGTON
Ready to make a difference in Washington? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Curtis M. — Seattle
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Janet R. — Tacoma