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April 20, 2012by KatieWe’ve talked before about ads that dis on bikes (see the revoked GM ad), but let’s talk for a minute about companies that use biking in their ads to give them a “cool” factor.
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April 19, 2012by Darren FluscheYesterday, the House passed a 90-day extension of the current transportation authorization law. Unlike past extensions, this one includes amendments related to “environmental streamlining,” harbor maintenance, and the disposal of coal ash. Environmental groups oppose these changes.
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April 19, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWith annual sales of nearly $5 billion and 20,000 employees worldwide, Rockwell Collins is among the top manufacturers of aviation electronics and communication systems globally.
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April 19, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiYesterday, we announced 67 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses, and, with this latest round of awards, we passed a couple of notable milestones: There are now more than 400 BFBs nationwide who employ more than 500,000 workers.
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April 18, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWe hate to draw any of the well-deserved spotlight from the 67 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses we announced today, but we just had to take a moment to commend the efforts of the University of South Carolina.
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April 18, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiMore than 500,000 American employees now work at a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), thanks to visionary leadership in the private and public sector.
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April 17, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiAs a kid in California, I rode my bike to pass endless hours outside with my friends, getting wind in my hair and mud on my tires. As a college student at the University of Missouri, I rode to get to class and work — and the bluff-top winery off the Katy Trail.
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April 17, 2012by Alison DeweyWe all know that riding a bike is good for the environment, our health, and our pocketbooks, but here's one more way it pays to bike – The Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit. With folks filing their returns for Uncle Sam, there's no day like Tax Day to encourage employers to offer this transportation benefit to employees.
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April 16, 2012by supportIt may seem like I’m blogging about Georgia a lot lately, and it’s for good reason. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is one of two Advocacy Advance model grant recipients.
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April 13, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIt may be the first year for National Bike to School Day, but San Francisco has been celebrating and growing its local event since 2009.
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