What began in 2020 as a small BMX youth team supported by local parents and a bike shop in Kent, Washington, has grown into Cycle Therapy Racing—a nonprofit co-founded by BNSF Switchman Brent Azus. “Six months after the nonprofit label was approved, we started resonating with folks who use cycling for therapy and mental health,”…
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After noting that most people are visual learners, roadmaster Cameron Henderson began exploring how to integrate visual techniques into BNSF’s safety programs. “If I read a manual, even out loud, only a small amount of the population (35%) will absorb it because they are audible learners,” Henderson explained. “However, when I point my finger in…
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Reading is essential, and the Rotary Club of Sandpoint is making sure kids have the tools to succeed. Every June, they host the CHAFE 150, a 150-mile bike ride fundraiser that fuels programs designed to instill a lifelong love of reading. The full route takes riders through the breathtaking landscapes of Idaho and Montana’s Rocky…
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State regulators have approved nearly $20,000 in grant funding to improve safety at Sunset Junction, just west of downtown Spokane. The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is using the funds to buy 470 feet of tamper-resistant fencing, which BNSF crews will install at three high-risk trespassing spots. By closing these access points, the project aims…
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BNSF’s Site Certification Program helps businesses set up and grow rail-served facilities, creating jobs and boosting local economies. We’ve added four new certified sites—three in Washington and one in Springfield, Missouri—giving our customers even more great options to build and expand. “We’re excited to announce these new locations to our growing list of certified sites…
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In the early 1900s, railroad visionary James J. Hill, the force behind the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads, saw a unique opportunity. The Columbia River Gorge provided an ideal but underused rail route, allowing him to build a more efficient connection between Spokane, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. This became the Spokane, Portland & Seattle…
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