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July 31, 2013by CaronOn Monday, we wrote that the House would debate and vote on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill on Tuesday night. Then on Tuesday debate was abruptly cancelled and delayed until Wednesday. Then, today, the whole bill was cancelled and put off until September.
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July 31, 2013by Caron
House leadership has pulled the Transportation Appropriations bill from the floor. Debate and voting have been postponed until September. Senate Majority Leader Reid has filed for cloture on the the Senate Transportation Appropriations, meaning that the Senate will vote tomorrow to end debate and move on to actual votes on the bill. We will continue to monitor Senate Amendments and update the... -
July 29, 2013Smart Cycling, Riding Tips, Bikes & Gears, Safety/Educationby LizYou don't need special cycling clothing when you're headed out on a ride. But we've got a few tips for you if you're riding the the cold, the dark or in rain. In our latest edition of our bike education video series, we're looking at "What to Wear" when you're on your bike. Every Monday, we'll be highlighting one of our education videos -- please be sure to watch, share and enjoy!
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July 29, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
Want to impact transportation spending in your city? You need to know your MPO! Learn key principles for working effectively with your Metropolitan Planning Organization in the latest report from Advocacy Advance. -
July 26, 2013by Liz
Securing funding for active transportation projects can be a long and opaque process, especially when community interests are left out of the process. Fortunately for transportation advocates, though, some cities are choosing to use participatory budgeting — a process wherein cities equip residents with the power to decide how to spend money in their own backyards.
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July 26, 2013by Liz
Hugh Strickland is a motivator extraordinaire. This retired chaplain, when not offering words of support to other National Bike Challenge participants, is shredding miles on his bike -- he's already racked up 1,300 miles for the month of July. For this Friday's National Bike Challenge spotlight, I caught up with Hugh about what inspires him about the Challenge, and what drives him to help others... -
July 26, 2013by Liz
The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 23 today. To commemorate the anniversary of this groundbreaking law, we're highlighting the stories of those who have turned to bicycling to help propel them forward in their communities -- this is the last post in the series. This post comes from Laura Johnson, a Programs to Educate All Cyclists summer staff member. This is Rami and Yousef's story. -
July 25, 2013by Caron
To commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we're highlighting the stories of those who have turned to bicycling to help propel them forward in their communities. Written by Alyssa Bowling, a Programs to Educate All Cyclists site coordinator, this is Bradley's story. -
July 25, 2013by Caron
Early this week, Adventure Cycling Association, the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking and Walking wrote Amtrak president, Joseph H. Boardman a letter supporting increased bicycle services on the Adirondack and Ethan Allen Lines in New York and Vermont. This letter is a direct result of the press conference held by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and New York State Sens. Betty... -
July 24, 2013by Caron
Its been a great week for complete streets! On Wednesday, Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) suggested that Congress should encourage Complete Streets to ensure cost-effective use of transportation dollars to lower the stress on the Highway Trust fund. Today she joined as a co- sponsor of HR 2468 The Safe Streets Act.
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