May is Bike Everywhere Month

May is Bike Everywhere month in the Seattle/Lake Washington area.  Cascade Bicycle Club, Washington Bikes and local communities arrange a number of cycling events which are listed here.   May 13 is Bike Everywhere Day when refreshment stations will appear offering free drinks and snacks. 

2026 Bicycle Infrastructure Projects Underway in Greater Seattle Area

As the attached video demonstrates, numerous bicycle infrastructure projects are underway in Seattle and neighboring communities around Lake Washington, including eastside communities,  Bellevue, Renton, Redmond, Kirkland and Issaquah.   Federal, state, county and local groups have all contributed to the funding.

Washington Legislature discussing E-Moto law

The state legislature if reviewing how e-bikes and higher powered E-motorcycles or E-motos should be regulated.  The focus appears to be on classifying E-powered two wheeled vehicles that do not meet the Federal definition of an E-bike as either a motorcycle or a new class of licensed vehicle.  Federal law classifies E-bikes as consumer products which are exempt from the requirements governing motor vehicles.