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December 15, 2011by supportToday, we announced the winners of the League’s Peopleforbikes.org Pledge Contest. The goal of Peopleforbikes.org is to unite a million voices in support of a better future for bicycling in America; and so far, more than 420,000 people have signed their name to the cause.
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December 13, 2011by Darren FluscheBusy day today in the world of bicycling advocacy. Complete Streets
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December 12, 2011by Darren FluscheLast week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released traffic fatality and injury numbers for 2010. Overall, the trend in headed in the right direction. The number of motor vehicle traffic fatalities – 32,885 – was the lowest since 1949.
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December 8, 2011by Darren FluscheThe League of American Bicyclists is currently building a new local reviewer database for its Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) programs. The BFA program provides incentives, hands-on assistance, and award recognition for communities, businesses and universities that actively support bicycling.
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December 6, 2011by Darren FluscheHouston, TX, is not known for its bicycle-friendliness, at least not yet. A group of nearly 60 advocates, agency staff, and elected officials are aiming to change that. A full room of people interested in dedicating more transportation funds to bicycling and walking met in Houston on Friday for an Advocacy Advance Action 2020 workshop.
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November 29, 2011by supportThree of America’s largest cycling organizations -- Adventure Cycling Association, Alliance for Biking & Walking, and the League of American Bicyclists – wish to thank the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the significant improvements the agency mad
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November 28, 2011by Andy ClarkeThey call today "Cyber Monday," the biggest online shopping day of the year.If you're shopping today, we'd like to suggest a few items for your list:
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November 23, 2011by Andy ClarkeAs Thanksgiving approaches, I am thinking about some of the recent work we’ve done together. Twice in the past few months, we’ve driven back attacks on dedicated bicycle funding in the Transportation Bill. Our petition to preserve the right to the road on federal lands that is well on its way to 10,000 signatures.
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November 18, 2011by Darren FluscheFunding for bicycle and pedestrian projects is under attack.
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November 17, 2011by Darren Flusche...Or rather putting the safe passing in PA. That is what Pennsylvania Walks and Bikes and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia are trying to do.
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