Introduction
Potential Washington Bicycle City Locations
Alternative Energy Organizations & Companies in Washington State
Washington Animal & Wildlife Groups
Washington Business Organizations & Resources
Washington Education Organizations & Resources
Washington Environmental Groups
Washington International Groups
Washington State Government
Other Useful Washington Links
In Conclusion

Creation of a Bicycle City, Washington, has a lot of potential in “The Evergreen State.” The state’s economy has consistently grown more diverse in the past 20 years, enabling it to weather changes in manufacturing demand that typically drag down a state’s economy, yet continue to be able to forgo a state income tax, according to the Washington State Business and Project Development group. The state boasts strong employment growth, ranking first among the states last year, according to the Corporation For Enterprise Development, which publishes economic development report cards for all the states. The state earned an A grade from CFED for the state’s capacity for future economic growth. It also ranked fourth in exports, according to the World Institute for Strategic Economic Research.

Home to Mount Rainer, the Cascade Mountains and numerous state parks and pristine forests, the state attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world; being outdoors is a daily part of life in Washington State. Potential Bicycle City, WA, tourists and residents could explore glaciers and volcanoes, canoe or kayak, sample hot springs and walk stunning Pacific Ocean beaches - all in one trip.

With the largest ferry system in the United States and a commitment to non-motorized forms of transporation, Washington State’s government and residents are aware of the importance of eco-friendly living, factors are in line with the goals of a prospective Bicycle City, Wash., site. Indeed, non-motorized commuting has increased more than 75 percent in the state over the last ten years, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Some great locations for Bicycle City, Washington might be located 10 to 100 miles outside of these Washington state locations:

• Population: 69,057
• Average Annual Rainfall: 36 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46, Feb 49 , Mar 53, Apr 58, May 6, Jun 6 , Jul 73, Aug 73, Sep 67, Oct 59, Nov 52 , Dec 47
• Water: Bellingham Bay, Lake Whatcom, Nooksack River
• Adjacent Public Land: North Cascade National Park
• Zip Codes: 98225, 98226, 98229
• Other Highlights: Close to Mt. Baker; listed among the top ten cities in the nation with the cleanest air by the American Lung Association (2002-2006); Orca whale watching

• Population: 240,661
• Average Annual Rainfall: 54 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 45, Feb 4, Mar 54, Apr 59, May 65, Jun 70, Jul 75, Aug 76, Sep 71, Oct 60, Nov 50, Dec 45
• Water: Rich Passage, Puget Sound
• Adjacent Public Land: Olympic National Park
• Zip Codes: 98110, 98111, 98112, 98337, 98346, 98367, 98370
• Other Highlights: Includes towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Bremmerton and Port Orchard – all port cities on the east side of Puget Sound, 13.7 nautical miles from Seattle; area is home to commuters who combine the ferry with non-motorized ground transport.

   

• Population: 49,890
• Average Annual Rainfall: 36 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46, Feb 50, Mar 54, Apr 58, May 65, Jun 69, Jul 75, Aug 76, Sep 71, Oct 60, Nov 52 , Dec 46
• Water: Lake Sammamish, Puget Sound
• Adjacent Public Land: Bridle Trails State Park, Marymour Park
• Zip Codes: 98052, 98503,98074
• Other Highlights: Set between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound and surrounded by evergreen forests; 20 miles from Seattle and 6 from Bellevue; 34 parks and 25 miles of non-motorized-use-specific trails.

• Population: 110,000
• Average Annual Rainfall: 8 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 38, Feb 46, Mar 56, Apr 64, May 72, Jun 80, Jul 87, Aug 86, Sep 78, Oct 64, Nov 48, Dec 37
• Water: Naches River, Yakima River
• Adjacent Public Land: Mount Rainer National park
• Zip Codes: 98901, 98902, 98903, 98908
• Other Highlights: Located in the valley of the Cascade Mountains, the area surrounding Yakima is home to numerous premium label wineries; boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year; home of the Yakima Valley Museum of Natural History.

• Population: 42,514
• Average Annual Rainfall: 51 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 44, Feb 48, Mar 53, Apr 58, May 65, Jun 70, Jul 76, Aug 77, Sep 72, Oct 60, Nov 50, Dec 44
• Water: Budd Inlet on Puget Sound, Nisqually River
• Adjacent Public Land: Olympic National Park, Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
• Zip Codes: 98501, 98502, 98503, 98506, 98512, 98513, 98516
• Zip Other Highlights: State Capital; Evergreen State College; favorite city of artists and musicians, home to theatre, four major museums and two casinos.

   

• Population: 55,180
• Average Annual Rainfall: 21 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 41, Feb 47 , Mar 56 , Apr 64, May 72, Jun 80, Jul 90, Aug 89, Sep 79, Oct 66, Nov 50, Dec 41
• Water: Columbia River, Snake River, Touchet River, Ponderosa River
• Adjacent Public Land: William Wooten State Park
• Zip Codes: 99362
• Other Highlights: 35 wineries in surrounding area; home to three colleges; site of the annual (hot air) Balloon Stampede, the city sits in the basin of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, one of the state’s primary agricultural regions; proximity to the Cascade Mountains limits rainfall, cool evening temperatures due to higher elevation and high average days of sunshine make for a superb climate for wine.

   

• Population: 157,493
• Average Annual Rainfall: 42 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 46, Feb 50, Mar 55, Apr 60, May 66 , Jun 71 , Jul 77, Aug 78, Sep 74, Oct 63, Nov 52, Dec 46
• Water: Columbia River, Vancouver Lake, Sturgeon Lake
• Adjacent Public Land: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area (Oregon)
• Zip Codes: 98660, 98661, 98662, 98663, 98664, 98665, 98682, 98683, 98684, 98685, 98686
• Zip Other Highlights: Many residents live in Vancouver and Clark County and commute to work across the river to Portland, Ore. The large number of commuters has created wide support for mass transit options combined with alternative transportation. Vancouver is home to a vibrant arts community of theatre companies, art galleries and the Vancouver Symphony.

• Population: 8334
• Average Annual Rainfall: 19 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 45, Feb 47, Mar 51, Apr 56, May 62, Jun 66, Jul 70, Aug 71, Sep 67, Oct 57, Nov 49, Dec 45
• Water: Port Townsend Bay
• Adjacent Public Land: Olympic National Park, Hood Canal, Olympic Cast National Marine Sanctuary
• Zip Codes: 98368
• Other Highlights: Historic seaport at the base of Olympic Mountains with access to both fresh and salt water; 45 miles from Seattle; eclectic community of artists and “boat folks”; called a hidden gem by Coastal Living Magazine (2007)

   

• Population: 195,500
• Average Annual Rainfall: 18 inches
• Average Monthly High Temperatures: Jan 37, Feb 44, Mar 52, Apr 60, May 68, Jun 76, Jul 84, Aug 85, Sep 76, Oct 63, Nov 46, Dec 37
• Water: Spokane River and Falls
• Adjacent Public Land: Mount Spokane State Park, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
• Zip Codes: 99201, 99202, 99203, 99204, 99205. 99206, 99207,99208 99212, 99216, 99217, 99208, 99223, 99224
• Other Highlights: Entertainment and medical hub of Eastern Washington, North Idaho and Western Montana and Southern British Columbia; home to 12 wineries.

• Access Washington, the Official State Government Site
  
• Bainbridge Island, WA
  
• Bellevue, WA
  
• Bellingham, WA
  
• Bremerton, WA
  
• Port of Bremerton, WA
  
• City-Data.com
  
• Experience Washington, State Tourism Site
  
• Kitsap County, WA
  
• Olympia, WA
  
• Olympia, WA
  
• Port Townsend, WA
  
• Redmond, WA
  
• Seattle, WA
  
• Spokane, WA
• Walla Walla, WA
  
• Yakima, WA
  
• National Park Service
  
• U.S. Census Bureau
  
• United States Postal Service
  
• The Weather Channel

• Washington Hydropower Resources Report
  Report on the Sate of Washington’s Hydropower Resources
• Wind Powering America – Washington
  This group identifies specific concerns, barriers and obstacles to wind development in Washington.
• Washington Technology Center
  Aids research, development and commercialization of viable energy-related technology products and services.
• Washington Incentives and Laws for alternative fuels
• Washington Incentives for Renewable Energy
  A comprehensive list of information on state and local incentives to promote renewable energy.

• Audubon Washington, Seattle, WA
  Works to conserve the natural habitat for wildlife, focusing on birds.

   

• Humane Society of Skagit Valley, Burlington, WA
  Services and programs for the adoption of animals.
• Humane Society of Seattle/King County, Bellevue, WA
  Services and programs for the adoption of animals.
• Animal Rescue Families, Bremerton, WA
  Provides foster care for rescued domestic animals.
• Sarvey Wildlife Center, Everett, WA
  Care are rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

   

• Washington Wildlife Federation
  Actively supports the good stewardship of the Washington’s fish and wildlife.

• Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers
  
• Washington Chamber of Commerce Executives
  
• Washington Economic Development Association
  
• Washington Farm Bureau
  
• Washington State Hospital Association
  
• Washington State Tourism Official Home Page

• Washington Department of Education
• University of Washington, Washington State University, Seattle University, The Evergreen State College, Western Washington University. Click here for a full list of Washington colleges/universities.

• Climate Solutions, Olympia, WA
  A non-profit organization that is the region’s leading source for information on global warming.

   

• Energy Efficiency and Conservation/Washington State University Energy Program
  Provides energy services, products and information to consulting firms, businesses, government agencies and utilities.
• Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
  Programs available to low-income households to make home heating safe and affordable.

• German Heritage Society, Seattle, WA
• India Association of Western Washington, Bellevue, WA
• International Christian Cycling Club (ICCC)
  Local chapter of an international organization that sponsors mountain and recreations rides for beginners, elite racing programs and an assortment of events in between.
• Italian Club of Seattle, Seattle, WA
• Japan-American Society, Seattle, WA
• Korean Women’s Association, Tacoma, WA
• Native Planet Outdoor Club
  Sponsors rides for all levels and raises money to help protect indigenous people all over the world.
• Seattle International Randonneurs
  Seattle chapter of RUSA (Randonneurs USA) for the competitive rider.

• Official Washington State Government Website
• Washington State Institute for Public Policy
• Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
• Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Washington Secretary of State

• National Park Service
  Information on all national parks and historic places in Washington State.
• Washington State Parks
  The primary information site for rental and reservations for visiting any park in the state.

Washington truly is a “natural state,” brimming with acres of unspoiled mountains, rivers, lakes, coastal waters and natural beauty. With a moderate climate, booming tourism industry, and vast interest in bicycling and mountain biking, the possibilities for a Bicycle City, Washington location are numerous. A diverse economy poised for growth adds to the advantages in a potential Bicycle City Wash. development. The potential Bicycle City, WA sites have possible future citizens in proximity who are environmentally-aware, health-conscious and ready to live in a clean, safe, stress-free city.