Keiko Budech
Keiko promotes Transportation Choices Coalition’s work to Washington State’s decision-makers. She manages the communication program, advancing audience outreach and TCC’s online presence. Before joining TCC, Keiko was the Senior Communications Associate at Sightline Institute. She also served on the Seattle Planning Commission from 2016-2017. She is passionate about bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront of urban discussions and advancing equity to ensure affordable and accessible transit options for all. Keiko is eager to create engaging and accessible ways to share TCC’s work to the public. You can find Keiko hiking, biking, and eating fancy oatmeal.
It isn’t news that there are gender disparities among people who bike. Reports estimate that women make up between 25-30% of bike commuters, and there’s even less data on trans, femme, and non-binary riders. Data from local advocacy organizations indicates that gender and race disparities persist in bike activism...
