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July 8, 2013by Liz
We're here to help. The League, with the assistance of a professional videographer, recently released 19 education videos to help those who are just getting back on their bikes, for those who are learning to ride for the first time, and for everyone in between! Every Monday, we'll be highlighting one of these videos for you to view, share and enjoy. -
July 3, 2013Women Bikeby Carolyn Szczepanski
In late May, Capital Bikeshare in Washington, D.C. released it's 2013 annual member survey report and, tucked into the 114-page publication are some interesting insights into women's participation, ridership trends and thoughts on bicycling barriers. Here are just a few of the findings... -
July 3, 2013General Leagueby Liz
We at the League are often asked about insurance for bicyclists -- How does it work? How can I get it? Is it expensive? Last year, we explored the options in an article in American Bicyclist magazine — and wanted to keep you updated on the latest in the world of bike insurance. Recently, Jay Paul, the creator of Balance for Cyclists was honored in the 2013 National Underwiter Industry Elite... -
July 2, 2013by LizThis week, the New York Times took a look at the "end of car culture," analyzing America's trend away from car ownership as other modes of transportation continue to rise in popularity and use. Cynthia Hoyle, a planner with Orion Planning Group and a League Cycling Instructor, offers her thoughts on this cultural shift in this guest post.
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July 1, 2013Smart Cycling, Safety/Educationby Alissa
The League recently released 19 education videos that cover topics from fitting a bike to riding in traffic. They are free and available to the public on our Ride Smart video page.
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July 1, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
Adding to the discussion around our recent report: "The New Majority: Pedaling Toward Equity," the League and Sierra Club hosted a live, online video chat to dig deeper into issues around equity last week. Moderated by Hamzat Sani, this engaging conversation featured both local and national leaders... -
June 28, 2013by CaronThe good news: His answers were positive. The bad news: The answers are so vague -- especially the one on performance measures -- it tells me we have a lot of work to do to convince the new Secretary that a non-motorized safety performance measures is a critical step to "offering the public safe transportation choices" as "a priority at the Department."
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June 27, 2013by Liz
With a vote of 100-0 in the Senate, Anthony Foxx won confirmation today as the next U.S. Secretary for the Department of Transportation. We've been following the former Charlotte Mayor's nomination process closely, and we're excited to get to work with the new Secretary. -
June 27, 2013by Darren
The very existence of this conference symbolizes the importance that bicycling is playing as cities think about their futures. n an enthusiastic key note address, Professor John Pucher updated the audience on the latest innovations... -
June 27, 2013by Andy
Yesterday marked a major advance for the bicycle advocacy community in Richmond, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and, I would argue, for the nation as a whole. On the steps of the Capitol, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor...
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