We sat down with , a Seattle-based writer and transit/active-transportation advocate, to learn about her approach using transit to get outdoors.
Click for her perspective, tips and tricks on taking transit to trailheads: l8r.it/D21S
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On a mission to connect trails across King, Kitsap, Pierce, & Snohomish counties
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Do you live, work, or play in Georgetown or SODO? Do you travel between Georgetown & Downtown? Join us to learn about a project that will provide safer options for people walking, biking, & rolling in these areas!
Virtual meeting March 30! Learn more: seattle.gov/transportation
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Broad vision for more equitable mobility outlined at Council last night! #Eastrail represents a major investment in bike & transit connectivity for the region, but won't have the same impact without meaningful, safe connections to community.
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With 5 future Light rail stations, increasing @EastrailP connectivity, and more jobs/residents coming, this program will be crucial.
The routes highlighted in green represent the missing elements in this mobility evolution that we need to achieve full connectivity!
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New Puget Sound to Pacific Collaborative plans for 200-mile trail corridor
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Connecting trails means connecting communities. Learn more about the Puget Sound 2 Pacific plan to close ~100 miles of gaps in regional trails from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal to La Push:
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NEW: Local governments across three WA counties have requested funding from USDOT to fund planning on 34 different trail segments that would connect 200 miles from Bainbridge Island to La Push. They're calling it the Puget Sound to Pacific Trail.
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BUDGET: 's budget just dropped, and it includes more $$ for trails:
➡️ $60m for FY24 for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program ($15m more than FY23).
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Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board (CFPAB) has one vacancy and is seeking applicants for its Board.
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👇Happening tomorrow! Hope to see you there.
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Leafline Trails Coalition will gather next Thursday (March 9, 1-3pm PST) to coordinate on regional trail planning, communications, and mapping. This quarter we're also featuring special guests from @circuittrails! RSVP today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist
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Read our most recent 🗞️: leaflinetrailscoalition.cmail19.com/t/t-e-fdhurjt-
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Leafline Trails Coalition will gather next Thursday (March 9, 1-3pm PST) to coordinate on regional trail planning, communications, and mapping. This quarter we're also featuring special guests from ! RSVP today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist
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⚠️ Parks alert! ⚠️ Access to trails on the right bank of the Green River just north of the North Green River Park in Kent will be intermittently closed to the public this week. Staff and crew will be working in the area with heavy equipment.
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📵 It's Global Day of Unplugging! Getting out in greenspace for just 10 minutes has been shown to decrease cortisol (stress) levels and improve mood. Can you unplug and sit or walk outside for 10 minutes today (without your smartphone 🙂)?
📷: Logan Park snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Fac
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The transportation sector is the largest domestic contributor to climate change, according to .
“All people deserve access to the quality-of-life and economic benefits that walkable urbanism can provide.” —
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Febrrruary trail trips? Yes, they're possible and can be fun.
has practical tips on how to stay safe, warm, and visible on their top recommended trails.
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Leafline members, partners, and supporters share tips to enjoy walking, biking, and rolling year-round—yes, even during wintry weather! Check out the top 10 trails recommended to explore this time of year: bit.ly/3IVXeZs
@kingcountyparks @KitsapWa @PierceCo @snocoparks
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Here is a great list of trails you can enjoy year round - even this chilly time of year!
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Leafline members, partners, and supporters share tips to enjoy walking, biking, and rolling year-round—yes, even during wintry weather! Check out the top 10 trails recommended to explore this time of year: bit.ly/3IVXeZs
@kingcountyparks @KitsapWa @PierceCo @snocoparks
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For students or recent graduates interested in #MobilityJustice, #TransportationEquity, these paid internships with the Active Transportation, Multimodal Planning & Transportation Safety divisions at could be a good opportunity. Deadline next week.
governmentjobs.com/careers/washin
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Our favorite trips are when it's cold and sunny!
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Leafline members, partners, and supporters share tips to enjoy walking, biking, and rolling year-round—yes, even during wintry weather! Check out the top 10 trails recommended to explore this time of year: bit.ly/3IVXeZs
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We're teaming up with & to discuss the new influx of federal funding for safer walking and biking infrastructure and the initial steps to take to prepare your community to apply for funding. Register to join us Thurs., March 9 ➡️ bit.ly/RegisterBILNee
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When connected, trails and transit unlock so many destinations! We’re looking forward to this future link.
🚆 🚶🏻♀️ 👩🦽🚴🏾♀️
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Last week, a group from Everett Link Extension helped pick litter from the Interurban Trail (128th section) and see the area where the future link station will be. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to beautify the trail! @SoundTransit
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Our new federal policy blog runs down how Safe Routes to School projects & plans fared in this Safe Streets for All funding cycle, how much money is available for upcoming rounds, and showcases some of the successful #SafeRoutes to School-focused projects. bit.ly/3KiTT7M
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Good morning!
Reminder for this upcoming weekend:
- 520 bridge will be closed from 11PM on 2/24 to 5AM on 2/27.
- The trail will be closed too.
- For more details, head to: sr520construction.com/activity/view/
Plan ahead!
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Completing the Duwamish Trail closes a small but hair-raising gap for people on bikes traveling between Duwamish Valley and West Seattle, Downtown, etc. Let's get it built!
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SDOT is currently expecting closing the gap in the Duwamish Trail to double walking and biking traffic, but that's just a guess.
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With traffic deaths on the rise, how do we improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians? Join us for a discussion on Vision Zero with Dr. Anthony Chen (TPCHD), Carrie Wilhelme (City of Tacoma), and Noah Struthers (2nd Cycle). Moderated by Tanisha Jumper. downtownonthego.com/about/news-eve
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"Numerous studies have shown that exposure to nature can improve mental health and well-being." But how does it impact us when it comes to the pandemic? Read this fascinating article to learn more!
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Some progress photos from our annual paving project! The asphalt was repaired, root barriers installed and ADA parking signs installed at the Hwy 92 Centennial Trail trailhead yesterday. See the entire repair schedule here: snohomishcountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.as
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It's official, the Duwamish Trail connection on W Marginal Way is here to stay seattlebikeblog.com/2023/02/01/its #SEAbikes
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Looking to get involved in your community but don't know where to start?
Shoutout to our friends & for putting together the 12 days of creative & local pedestrian advocacy tips - check them out✨
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We launched an interactive mapping tool last month that gives you an opportunity to shape the #SeattleTransportationPlan. Take a look! bit.ly/3m2p8GI
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ICYMI: Our latest newsletter shares funding opportunities, announces upcoming Leafline Trails Coalition meetings, and more: bit.ly/3JuHz3K
Want to be the first to hear coalition news? Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter: bit.ly/40hGhiE
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We're excited for the temporary bike lanes on W Marginal Way to become permanent, making the Duwamish Trail finally complete!
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Tomorrow! Learn more about the Parks Capital & Open Space grant opportunity from in support of projects that expand and improve recreation opportunities including trail facilities, and the acquisition of open space for future public parks:
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(1/3) Parks is now accepting grant applications! Want to learn more about the #grant programs, ask questions, & connect directly with staff? 
Join us for our “Webinar Week” specifically for prospective grant applicants. Can’t make these dates? Recordings will also be available.
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We Seattleites love our trails!
(Video caption: time lapse of people enjoying the Elliot Bay Trail and Burke Gilman Trail)
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Governor Inslee includes $120 million for WWRP in his recently-released budget for the 2023-25 biennium.
More details in the link below:
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Heads up for trail users in Seattle
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.@soundtransit will detour people walking and biking to sidewalks from the I-90 trail in front of Judkins Park light rail station starting...Monday, for two weeks, til 2/10. This apparently only impacts the trail from 8am to 4pm.
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Have an idea for an awesome community walk to bring new folks to the #Eastrail? Or interested in performing at the new amphitheater along the trail in Kirkland? We want to hear from you! We have financial and in-kind resources to support.
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(1/3) Parks is now accepting grant applications! Want to learn more about the #grant programs, ask questions, & connect directly with staff? 🤔 Join us for our “Webinar Week” specifically for prospective grant applicants. Can’t make these dates? Recordings will also be available.
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March 14: Hiker Rally Day with
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