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June 19, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
There's already tremendous momentum behind our newest program — Women Bike — and this past weekend we brought together key stakeholders and diverse perspectives for a focused two-day strategic planning session to build on our success and create a powerful path forward. -
June 18, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
The League's new website brings our programs to life with vibrant images, better information and easier navigation. We've made our content and programming more user friendly and added a number of new, dynamic and interactive components. Check it out! -
June 17, 2013by Liz
During Bike Month this year, we heard from people and organizations who are using bicycles as tools for personal empowerment, social justice and community development. Taking this "Where the Ride Takes Us" web series a step further, we're following up with a group of bicyclists in West Virginia who are riding to Washington, D.C., to help raise money for homeless veterans. -
June 7, 2013by Liz
So your workplace joined the National Bike Challenge, and now that folks are geared up and riding you’re wondering what comes next — or maybe just what’s in it for you! -
June 6, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
Last week, in partnership with the Sierra Club, the League released “The New Majority: Pedaling Toward Equity.” A conversation-starter, rather than a comprehensive analysis, the mini-report highlighted the tremendous growth in bicycling among youth, women and people of color — and showcased the stories of just a small handful of grassroots organizations that are mobilizing diverse communities...
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June 4, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
With the high-profile, public launch of Citi Bike in New York City this week, we figured it’s an opportune time to showcase one of the earliest and most notable leaders in implementing and spreading bike sharing systems in the U.S.: Alison Cohen. Now Director of Bike Share Services for Toole Design Group, Cohen was pivotal in the development of NYC’s Citi Bike, Boston’s Hubway and DC’s Capital... -
June 3, 2013by LizThe League is excited to announce the arrival of a new member of our staff: Lili Afkhami. Lili is our new Development Officer, and she brings years of development experience and a passion for bicycling to the League. Here’s a quick Q&A on Lili’s background…
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June 3, 2013by LizBicycles on sidewalks have long been debated: Is it legal? Is it safer? Shouldn’t children be able to ride there? In this edition of Bike Law University, we take a look at sidewalk riding, which is a perfect microcosm of the complicated relationship between bicycles and traffic laws in most states.
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May 31, 2013by supportIn honor of National Bike Month, we’re spotlighting how bicycles are tools for personal empowerment, social justice and community development with our “Where the Ride Takes Us” web series. Looking through some of the awesome stories and groups in the series made me want take you on an example of a Red, Bike and Green “Community Ride” to
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May 29, 2013by Carolyn Szczepanski
While the National Bike Challenge is now a daily joy for nearly 30,000 bicyclists nationwide, the idea came from an employee and bike commuter at the Kimberly-Clark Corporation: Rob Gusky.
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