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February 27, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
A testament to the growing number and influence of bicyclists nationwide, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation will address the National Bike Summit for the sixth consecutive year. Following in the footsteps of Ray LaHood, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will share remarks with the more than 700 attendees of the Summit on Tuesday, March 4, at 1 p.m. -
February 24, 2014by Caron
We're just one week away from the start of the 2014 National Bike Summit and we want everyone to be prepared to make "the asks" on Capitol Hill. So here's the legislation we'll be focused on when we meet with our members of Congress — and background on what these bills do. -
February 19, 2014by Liz
Each year, $37 billion is allocated to states for transportation projects. How much does your state plan to spend on bicycle and pedestrian facilities? The new Advocacy Advance report, Lifting the Veil on Bicycle and Pedestrian Spending, takes a look at a complex federal process – the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). STIPs, at their most basic, are budget documents that... -
February 12, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
The movement for Complete Streets — that are designed for everyone right from the start — has been gaining traction in communities across the country. Now, we're closer than ever before to a national policy; take action to support the Safe Streets Act today! -
January 29, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
An innovative, bi-partisan bill in Congress, introduced by Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ), would take steps to advance equity for bicyclists and pedestrians, and boost funding for bike/ped projects low-income communities. Read more about the New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014.
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January 29, 2014by Carolyn Szczepanski
The League doesn't just organize the National Bike Summit one week per year -- we have a presence on Capitol Hill all year round, advocating the best policies for bicycling nationwide. In 2014, we're focusing on four key areas to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. -
January 3, 2014by Andy
UPDATE: Earlier this week, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio named Polly Trottenberg to head the city's Department of Transportation. Trottenberg will be leaving her post as US DOT Under Secretary for Policy. While designing the TIGER program, Trottenberg did something extraordinary when she broke down silos across agencies to ensure the program funded much needed multi-modal projects -- and... -
November 15, 2013by Liz
Last night, a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced identical bills (HR 3494 and S 1708) -- the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act -- to help reduce the number of bicycle and pedestrian fatalities on American roadways. Review our resources on safety and learn more about how you can help support this important piece of legislation below. Here is League President Andy... -
November 15, 2013by Liz
It's been a busy week on Capitol Hill for bicycling. Last night, we saw the introduction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act in Congress. Earlier yesterday, Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) announced his intention to introduce a bill to empower underserved communities to invest in bicycling and walking networks. This forthcoming bill, he said, is inspired in part by the "The New Majority: Pedaling... -
October 1, 2013by Caron
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the 18.4 cents-a-gallon gas tax. Like many of us experiencing birthdays, the gas tax is having some growing pains and can’t seem to keep current with the times. One of the main arguments for not including bicycling facilities in our transportation system has been the inability of the gas tax to cover the cost of transportation. While the average cost of...
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