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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). -
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...
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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... -
November 14, 2013by Liz
The League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. Ann Rivers Mack has spent the last six years serving as CEO of one of the largest bicycle/pedestrian organizations in the country, having led a strategic shift from trail building and capital projects to a focus in policy, planning and programming. -
November 14, 2013by Liz
Like football and basketball, there's new competition at the top among California colleges. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the designation of 17 new Bicycle Friendly Universities, including just the second Platinum-level BFU in the country: The University of California-Davis. Now, Stanford isn't alone at the top of the BFU podium. Shining on all fronts, the City of Davis... -
November 13, 2013by Liz
The League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization. Candidate David Madson has, as a current board member, used his professional expertise in fundraising to provide counsel in launching a major gifts initiative, which has resulted in the LAB receiving new gifts ranging from $10,000-$400,000. Read more...
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