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November 26, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
In August, we released Women on a Roll, which included a wealth of information on the power and potential of female bicyclists. But we didn't stop with the report. We hosted an infographic contest, calling on bicycling creatives to make the information visually compelling. Well, we have our Grand Prize Winner! -
November 22, 2013by Liz
This month, citizens went to the poll and voted on transportation ballot measures. Seventy-three percent of transit measures passed, showing - yet again - that voters want to see their tax dollars spent on smart transportation investments. As described in Advocacy Advance’s recent report, “Success at the Ballot Box: Winning Bicycle-Pedestrian Ballot Measures” more and more bicycle and... -
November 20, 2013by Liz
Joy Covey helped catapult Amazon.com from a small company to the global powerhouse. Earlier this year, while bicycling, she was struck by a delivery van and killed — one of hundreds of men and women killed while bicycling each year. This has to change -- and a one-sentence bill in Congress could do it. -
November 19, 2013by Liz
The League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. Georgette Yaindl is member-manager of Preventive Law Hawaii LLLC, a public interest law organization committed to eliminating injury and legal conflict from neighborhoods, roadways, and workplaces through “preventive” community legal education. -
November 18, 2013by Ken
In “Where we Ride: An Analysis of Bicycling in American Cities” we take a look at bicycle commuters throughout the nation, looking at broad trends (such as the three states that have had a more than 100% increase since 2005) and more particular analyses (such as top bike commuter rates in cities of various sizes).
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November 18, 2013by Liz
The League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. Kenneth Podziba is the president and CEO of Bike New York, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing free bike education classes for kids and adults throughout New York City; last year, his organization taught 15,000 students how to ride safely and confidently. -
November 18, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
At the California By Bike Summit last weekend, it was my pleasure to help Melissa Balmer launch a new initiative: Women on Bikes California, a statewide campaign focused on Pedal Love, creative collaboration, and elevating the voices of female bicyclists across the Golden State. Read more... -
November 15, 2013by Liz
Last night, a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced identical bills (HR 3494 and S 1708) -- the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act -- to help reduce the number of bicycle and pedestrian fatalities on American roadways. Review our resources on safety and learn more about how you can help support this important piece of legislation below. Here is League President Andy... -
November 15, 2013by Liz
It's been a busy week on Capitol Hill for bicycling. Last night, we saw the introduction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act in Congress. Earlier yesterday, Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) announced his intention to introduce a bill to empower underserved communities to invest in bicycling and walking networks. This forthcoming bill, he said, is inspired in part by the "The New Majority: Pedaling... -
November 15, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
Every time I head to the Golden State, I leave with new energy and inspiration. And I’m still buzzing with all the amazing connections and conversations I had last weekend at the California by Bike Summit 2013. Here are just a few of the highlights...
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