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August 4, 2010by Darren FluscheThis week the National Journal asks its transportation experts to weigh in on the question, "Will bicyclists and pedestrians squeeze out cars?"
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August 3, 2010by Darren FluscheWhen an issue becomes a hot topic there is always the risk that it will burn hot for a time and then burn out. Distracted Driving drew a lot of heat in Secretary LaHood's first year, so it's good to see that the DOT is continuing to stoke the flames. They have announced the second National Distracted Driving Summit for Sept. 21, 2010.
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August 2, 2010by Darren FluscheCyclists and motorists share a desire for safer roadways. Most of us are motorists as well as cyclists and we have probably all benefited from the wake-up call provided by rumble strips on the Interstate or major state highways.
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July 30, 2010by supportThe League is switching to preferential voting for the upcoming Board Elections. To test out our new system, we thought it would be fun to vote for the best cyclist of all time.
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July 29, 2010by Andy ClarkeWashington really is an odd place to do business. Even as the City prepares for the Summer exodus to the beach or home districts (or really anywhere away from the heat and humidity), the last few days of any Congressional session are alive with possibilities and danger, and interest groups such as ours have to be prepared for almost anything, flexible, and on 24 hour alert!
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July 26, 2010by supportToday, July 26, marks the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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July 23, 2010by Darren FluscheA new report issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) concludes that a law that would provide states with grants for distracted driving safety programs would not contribute to the federal deficit.
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July 21, 2010by Darren Flusche
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July 20, 2010by supportLast Friday marked the summer deadline for Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) and Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) applications. These programs are a part of our Bicycle Friendly America program, which also includes Bicycle Friendly States and, coming soon, Bicycle Friendly Colleges and Universities. The BFC and BFB programs have grown successfully since 2003 and 2008, respectively.
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July 19, 2010by Darren FluscheUsing the funds from an Advocacy Advance grant, the Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (FABB) have produced the "
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