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February 17, 2012by Darren FluscheThanks, in part, to the powerful advocacy of bicyclists, members of Congress from both parties are speaking up for bicycling and walking. Bi-partisan amendments to improve the House and Senate transportation bills are being submitted in the both chambers of Congress.
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February 16, 2012by Darren Flusche“Everybody who says [writing the transportation bill] is like making sausage, it’s a lot uglier than that,” said Barbara Boxer.
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February 14, 2012by Andy ClarkeToday, we wrote to League members and supporters in a few key House districts to ask for their help in getting the votes needed to pass the Petri/Johnson amendment.
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February 14, 2012by Darren FluscheHappy Valentine's Day. We love our bikes and we're sure that you love yours, too. Here are a few videos to celebrate. The man who lived on his bike Pure joy. "Thumbs up for rock and roll."
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February 9, 2012by Andy ClarkeThank you for responding to another round of attacks on bicycling and walking. Your voices are being heard on Capitol Hill: House and Senate offices are hearing loud and clear that the current proposals for a new highway bill just aren't acceptable. Both bills threaten to end 20 years of progress in promoting more walkable and bikeable communities.
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February 6, 2012by Andy ClarkeSpeaker John Boehner’s weekend claim that 25% of the highway dollars are “siphoned off for non-economic projects – such as beautification and bikepaths” came as a bit of a shock.
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February 6, 2012by Darren FluscheIn January, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety placed Road Diets on the official list of Proven Safety Countermeasures. States are actively encouraged to use the listed safety countermeasures and FHWA provides guidance on their application.
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February 3, 2012by Andy ClarkeTuesday evening, I rode home from work in shorts. It was the last day of January, well after dark, and the temperature was still over 60 degrees. To be honest, though, the weather is the least crazy thing that’s been happening here in Washington this week.
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February 2, 2012by Darren FluscheRepresentative Tom Petri (R-WI) and his colleagues Timothy Johnson (R-IL), and Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) showed themselves today to be strong and brave defenders of biking and walking, a balanced transportation system, and livable communities. Thanks also to Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) for co-sponsoring the pro-biking amendment and all of the democrats who votes for it. The amendment lost by just two...
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February 1, 2012by Darren FluscheUPDATE II: Petri-Johnson-Lipinsky Amendment failed by two votes, 27 yea, 29 no. Thank you to everyone who contacted their members to support this amendment. We came very close. This is a major set-back for bicycling and walking and a balance transportation system, but we will keep up the fight. UPDATE: You can watch the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mark up the bill live right now...
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