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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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August 16, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiGuest post by Katie Krieger Just a few months ago, Sue Hewitt was searching. The evaluation coordinator at the Health District of Northern Larimer County in Colorado was looking for an exercise program that could bring her workplace together and meet the needs of all employees, regardless of their fitness level.
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August 15, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWe had a great turn-out for our webinar this week, with nearly 400 people eager to get an overview of the new federal transportation bill.
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August 15, 2012by Carolyn SzczepanskiWe’re just one month away from the National Women's Bicycling Summit and we’re updating the website daily as we finalize the exciting line-up of speakers and sessions. Here’s a preview of just one of the important discussions at this first-ever event.
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