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January 29, 2015by Andy Clarke
Kicking bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users out of federal transportation programs is the solution to an insolvent Highway Trust Fund — according to a coalition of 50 traditionally conservative think-tanks and policy groups. In a sign-on letter issued yesterday, this influential and well-connected group proposed eliminating funding for all non-motorized and transit projects and programs... -
January 28, 2015by Liz Murphy
National Bike Month isn't just about riding to work. Bike to Work Day is just one event in May -- what about those 30 other days? Janet Lafleur seized the opportunity, and teamed up with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition to organize a Bike to Shop Day in the region during Bike Month in 2014. Her Big Idea, which she'll be speaking more about at the 2015 National Bike Summit, is to expand Bike... -
January 27, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
We're exactly six weeks away from the premier bicycle advocacy event of the year: the 2015 National Bike Summit and National Forum on Women & Bicycling. It's been months in the making, and we couldn't be more excited to reveal the full agenda. What's in it for you? How is this year different than the past? Keep reading... -
January 27, 2015by Liz Murphy
The 2015 National Bike Summit is the largest annual gathering of bike advocates -- and it's the time of year when we share our message with congressional leaders and staff. Face-to-face meetings are hugely important, and we know it works. If you're headed to the Summit and are looking to learn more of the basics, or even a refresher, we're holding two webinars on "what to know before you go... -
January 26, 2015by Darren Flusche
Pioneered by Northeastern University Professor Peter Furth and others, Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) analysis has brought to the forefront a means to identify barriers to riding for people with a low tolerance for traffic. It's a Big Idea that's taking root across the country and we're excited to hear more on this timely topic from Tim Blagden, Executive Director of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New...
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January 22, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
For many in the bike movement, Portland has an almost mythical status — earning the distinction of being the closest we've come in the United States to a major metropolitan cycling uptopia. But Portlandia faces the same challenges as the rest of urban America, including the burgeoning need to bring biking to the suburbs. -
January 21, 2015by Adonia Lugo
Many people get involved in bike advocacy because they want to promote bicycling and increase safety, yet we all know that not everyone who rides has the time or inclination to become an advocate. Sometimes the people who don't get involved actually have the most need for better streets in their neighborhoods. How can we ensure that bike advocacy agendas are designed to meet those communities'... -
January 21, 2015by Ken McLeod
While riding, most bicyclists are focused on their safety and their ride, rather than their rights. “Can I make this light?” “What is that car doing?” Rarely, a person riding may notice that they pass from one jurisdiction to another. Maybe there is a Bicycle Friendly Community sign celebrating that jurisdiction’s efforts to improve bicycling conditions, maybe there is a general purpose sign... -
January 20, 2015by Liz Cornish Jones
Organizations often have a culture that doesn’t allow women to thrive as leaders. Ashley Fullenwider and Laura Todd of Nuu-Muu want to inspire women to take stock of their authentic selves and create the space they want to be in. With a wealth of experience in this realm, we’re excited the duo will be leading a breakout session at this year’s National Forum on Women & Bicycling that will... -
January 18, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
For Mychal Tetteh, the old adage proved true: Necessity is the mother of invention. Portland may be his hometown, but when he started as the Executive Director of the Community Cycling Center in 2013, he felt like he was working from a disjointed map, an incomplete playbook on how to make streets safer in his community. "As soon as I got the job, I wanted to know everything," he recalled. "From...
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