Our Flag is Flying!

The Bicycle Commuter Contest Banner is UP!

For the first time, the BCC banner is flying in Lacey, over College St. between 6th and Pacific Aves. Not neccessarily a big bike route, but we're showing ourselves off to all those car commuters who might decide to change their ways!

Google Maps launches directions for bicycling

At the National Bike Conference this morning Google announced that they had turned on an option for bicycle directions in its "Get Directions" feature on Google Maps. The new feature is in Beta testing form, and is limited to Google's online data set – so some neighborhood shortcuts and trails are not included. There is a link for reporting unmapped routes or streets that are unsuitable for cycling. I and several people I know have tested the feature, and it seems to work pretty well!

Bridging The Gap Update- I-5 Bridge Open

The new bridge over Martin Way on the Chehalis-Western Trail is nearing completion- only the railings remain to be installed. The bridge over I-5 has re-opened, and has access to Martin Way via a street and sidewalk on the West side of the new bridge approach.