|
|
|
 |
|
Department of Policy, Planning and Government Affairs
Main 2012 Priorities/Areas of Work
- Bolster our Political Program
We made 48 endorsements in the 2011 general election and 75% of the candidates and ballot measures went on to win. We work to make progress from many angles, but building great relationships with champions and holding elected leaders accountable gives us and our movement tremendous influence for change.
- Launch BizCycle
We’ve been working to develop a way to incentivize and reward businesses who make it comfortable and easy to bike commute. After researching, field-testing and polishing it over the past year, we’re launching our Bicycle-Friendly Business Certification System and corresponding Best Practices Guide in 2012—the roadmap and reward for being bike friendly.
- Create a visionary roadmap for Seattle
The Seattle Bicycle Master Plan is being updated this year and we’re eager to bring members, constituents and the community together to ensure that it incorporates innovative new tools to make bicycling safe and accessible for everyone who wants to ride. It’s an incredible opportunity to help reframe what bicycling means in our community and to build and train a network of leaders to put our vision into action.
- Launch our Policy/Planning Toolkit
Cities all across the region often ask us how they can become better for bicycling. We’ve written guidebooks, trained city staff, and worked with cities and city leaders on their latest plans and policies. Building off of this work, we’ll now be developing and launching a policy and planning toolkit that will help all cities move forward as well as continuing accountability on progress.
|
|
|
|
