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November 3, 2010by Andy ClarkeBicyclists lost an incredible champion in the U.S. Congress last night. James Oberstar, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee lost his seat representing Minnesota’s 8th Congressional district after serving 18 terms in a distinguished career.
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November 1, 2010by Darren FluscheFor the second year in a row, federal spending on bicycle and pedestrian projects exceeded $1 billion. According to the Federal Highway Administration’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), U.S. states “obligated” – that’s FHWA’s way of saying spent – $1.04 billion of federal funds on bicycle and pedestrian projects in fiscal year 2010.
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October 29, 2010by Darren FluscheHere is a fantastic feature on a local news station in Roanoke, VA, which spends three minutes plugging an upcoming Traffic Skills 101 course.
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October 27, 2010by Darren FluscheTransportation Secretary Ray LaHood told NPR yesterday what he told Bloomberg News earlier this month: don't drive while using a cellphone -- including hands-free an
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October 26, 2010by Andy ClarkeTwo memorable events last week had me wondering whether the generally rather unassuming Arlington County, Va. that I ride through every day is catching up fast with Amsterdam. First, riding through the heart of Arlington in rush hour, I found myself behind an elegant young woman, dressed for success, on a real Dutch bike.
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October 25, 2010by supportThe November 2010 elections are fast approaching, with much at stake for many of the policies and initiatives important to the League and the wider bicycling community. That’s why it is important to make sure your voice is heard. Please check out our election center to research election information for your state.
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October 22, 2010by supportThe League has a proud and rich history of working for better bicycling. Founded in 1880 as the League of American Wheelmen, the organization launched the Good Roads Movement that helped get quality paved roads around the country. We continue this work 130 years later still fighting for better roads and conditions for cycling.
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October 21, 2010by Darren FluscheThe US Department of Transportation has announced the 73 winners in 40 states who will share the $600 million dollars from the second round of TIGER grants. Of the total, 42 grants were designated for capital construction projects and 33 grants went to planning projects.
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October 18, 2010by supportIf you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere, or so the saying goes.
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October 13, 2010by Darren FluscheLast week, our friends the Alliance for Biking & Walking's PeoplePoweredBlog reported on an achievement in Missouri: After years of work by the Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation, the Missouri DOT put a separated bike lane on the Hear
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