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December 29, 2015by Daniela GazibaraGold BFB awardee, the Trek Store of Schererville, offers some tips for making a business more bicycle-friendly.
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December 16, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
In Cudahy, Calif., more than 90% of the population is Latino and 30% live below the poverty line. In addition to rent-controlled housing and accountable government, one way Councilmember Baru Sanchez wants to uplift his community is through better biking. And he's working with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition to authentically engage his fellow residents in that effort. -
December 10, 2015by Amelia NeptuneThe League of American Bicyclists welcomes 43 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) to the Bicycle Friendly America program. More than 1,090 visionary businesses from across the country have earned this status over the past 7 years.
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December 3, 2015by Caron WhitakerUPDATE - The FAST Act was passed by the Senate, and signed into law by President Obama on December 4.
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November 23, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
During the winter of 2014, a group of five deaf individuals got together to discuss cycling in the city of Chicago — and what the cycling community was lacking. Despite so many local bike advocacy groups supporting local cycling they felt a lack of support for deaf individuals that wanted to get involved. The Deaf Velo Alliance was born.
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November 23, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
Since I've always been a fan of advocacy by example I decided to "be the change." The more African-American female representation we see in the peloton, the more African-American females will identify themselves a potential bike racers. This starts with just getting out there and letting ourselves be known. -
November 23, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
Recently, we were honored to welcome Sam Adams, former Mayor of Portland, Ore., and current director of the U.S. Climate Initiative at the World Resources Institute to the League Board of Directors. In the Fall issue of our magazine, American Bicyclist, Adams shared insight on his leadership approach to make biking better. -
November 19, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
I am from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). I came to Portland, Maine, in February 2015, fleeing politically motivated threats and assaults. During my first months in Portland, I walked everywhere I possibly and reasonably could go by foot. Then I learned about the Bikes for New Mainers program through a flier posted at a Portland Adult Education class. I just couldn't believe it... -
November 18, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
The seaside city of Portland, Maine has become home to thousands of immigrants from all over the world. Many come to the United States on temporary visas and then seek asylum — with some asylum seekers living in shelters, and most scraping by on very little money. Two years ago, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine began receiving requests to donate bikes left over from its annual swap to asylum... -
November 17, 2015by Scott WilliamsYesterday, Madison joined the elite, attaining Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community status. Madison became one of only five Platinum BFCs in the country, and the first east of the Mississippi.
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