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August 28, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIn cities across the country, long-standing stereotypes of the American bicyclist are falling away. As more women and people of color start riding in their diverse communities, MAMILs -- middle-aged men in Lycra -- are becoming just one face in the growing crowd.
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August 27, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiThere's a reason hundreds of bicycle advocates flock to
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August 24, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIt’s a common frustration among cyclists: Elected officials and agency
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August 24, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiEarlier this month, we hit our goal of 10 million miles in the National Bike Challenge... but the online competition isn't over just yet. There's one week remaining and there are some tight races in plenty of categories, as individuals, communities and workplaces pedal for pride and prizes.
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August 23, 2012by supportThe new federal transportation law (MAP-21) presents plenty of challenges, but here's some good news: The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) could turn out to be one of the brighter spots for bicycling.
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August 22, 2012by supportThe new federal transportation law, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), poses plenty of challenges for bicycling and walking. For the past four years, Advocacy Advance has been working to demystify the federal funding process and help advocates and agency staff maximize funding opportunities.
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August 21, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiIn late June, I was captivated by Emily Finch's story. In an interview and ride with Jonathan Maus of BikePortland.org, she shared her transportation transformation. Just three years ago, she was shuttling her family around Williamsport, Pa., in a nine-passenger Suburban.
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August 20, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiGuest post by Grace Pooley Out on the streets, we can all tell the number of bicyclists is growing. But, to gain the recognition we deserve, that rise needs to be backed by hard data.
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August 17, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiA new study published in April put a simmering question on the front burner.
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August 16, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiAfter months of steady dialogue and face-to-face meetings, the leaders of the
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