Widow of Seattle cyclist celebrates transportation levy approval

Rita Hulsman became a leading voice in the push for safer streets, sidewalks and pathways after her husband was hit and killed by a driver while riding his bike.

SEATTLE — One day after Seattle voters approved a $1.55 billion transportation levy, Rita Hulsman is filled with gratitude as one of the community’s leading voices behind the passage.

Less than one year ago, Hulsman was learning to cope with the loss of her husband Steve, who was killed when a driver crashed into him while he was riding his bicycle. 

“I could have just sat home and cried every day for the last year

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