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February 12, 2019by Ken McLeodIn our recent 2018 Benchmarking Report, the League found the U.S. is in the midst of a public health crisis of physical inactivity and deadly roads. The Bike New Deal addresses the urgency to act, and act in a big way to make biking and walking better for everyone.
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February 8, 2019PRESS RELEASE: New Report from the League of American Bicyclists Shows National Public Health Crisisby Lauren JenkinsNumber of bicyclists killed reached 25-year high as transportation policies at federal and state levels require greater urgency to create a more Bicycle Friendly America
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February 7, 2019by Ken McLeodWhile the NTSB rarely directly addresses bicyclist or pedestrian safety, many of the “most wanted” safety efforts point to big potential improvements for people who bike and walk.
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February 6, 2019by Caron WhitakerPresident Trump campaigned the need for a $1 trillion investment in improving our infrastructure, and he mentioned the issue once again in last night’s State of the Union address. It was an important, if brief, moment.
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January 24, 2019by Lauren JenkinsJust over a month from now, bike advocates will gather in Arlington, Virginia, for the 2019 National Bike Summit. Situated just across the river from Washington, DC, Arlington is more than just a suburb with a beautiful view.
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January 18, 2019by Lauren JenkinsIn creating a more Bicycle Friendly America, the League wants to make biking safer, easier, and more accessible to everyone, whether commuting to work, exercising, or simply enjoying the freedom felt while bicycling. Part of that is engineering and encouragement, but a large part of that is education.
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January 16, 2019by Lauren JenkinsWhile we’re building a more Bicycle Friendly America, there are advocates and educators working around the world to make their own countries more welcoming to cyclists--even in places we think of as havens for bicyclists, like Belgium.
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January 9, 2019by Lauren JenkinsIn this cross-posted blog, we share our joint vision with America Walks and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership for how biking and walking advocates have and will work together in 2019 and beyond.
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January 4, 2019by Lauren JenkinsWe're committed to building a Bicycle Friendly America which means helping more cities and towns meet the criteria to become Bicycle Friendly Communities. We couldn't do that without the support of partners like Eco-Counter.
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December 19, 2018by Amelia NeptuneToday, the League of American Bicyclists is honoring 82 businesses in 30 states with its prestigious Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) designation.