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October 4, 2019by Kevin DekkingaA proven strategy to get more people on bikes in your community is building coalitions of stakeholders. Central to local success is the small business community, like those who have joined the more than 1,400 Bicycle Friendly Businesses across the country. And why not?
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September 26, 2019by Ken McLeodNew estimates about bike commuting from the Census Bureau show a continued decline nationwide, down 3 percent since last year. Large cities such as Portland, Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Honolulu all saw decreases in the percentage of people biking to work.
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September 23, 2019by Ken McLeod
Twenty-six states currently offer specialty license plates that support biking. Now Californians can pre-order a new license plate for their car that celebrates bikes. -
September 6, 2019by League StaffYears after Idaho enacted the first law allowing bicyclists to legally roll through stop signs when it's safe to do so, several states like Oregon have passed similar legislation thanks to the dedication of advocates.
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August 26, 2019by Caron WhitakerWhether it’s on our bread and butter issues like funding for bike infrastructure, or on larger issues like automated vehicles, the League engages coalitions of likeminded organizations to get things done on behalf of people who bike. Here is how our coalitions on those two issues are making progress to protect and promote bicycling.
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August 26, 2019by Ken McLeodThe League is working with a coalition of groups to ensure the future of automated vehicles considers people outside of cars, and on Friday we submitted a letter joined by 47 groups sharing our proactive vision for how a federal automated vehicle framework can enhance safety, accessibility, and communities.
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August 8, 2019by Ken McLeodSo much of our daily experience as bicyclists rests on the laws our states have in place to protect us. The League works with state advocacy organizations to protect us on the road. Here are the biggest gains for bicyclists in 2019.
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July 29, 2019by Caron Whitaker
The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee released the text of the roads portion of the transportation reauthorization bill this morning and it is great for biking and walking. -
July 24, 2019by Caron WhitakerAs the Senate unveils its first look at the next Transportation Bill, we highlight what we're hoping to see in the bill to make biking better.
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July 15, 2019by League StaffMeet the three bicyclists who will be joining the League's Board of Directors thanks to our membership's votes!
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