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October 22, 2018by Ken McLeodThe U.S. falls behind its peer countries in traffic safety. We have the opportunity to catch up to the rest of the world in important traffic safety testing to ensure a commitment to zero traffic deaths.
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October 11, 2018by Lily GoldbergThe organization Bike & Build is inspiring young adults to engage in service-oriented cycling trips to improve the quality of life for thousands of Americans. Read the encouraging journey of one of Bike & Build's members.
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September 24, 2018by Ken McLeodNew White Paper shows how advocates can and should be involved in state safety planning.
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September 4, 2018by League StaffBikes bring people together, uniting us across political lines for a common bipartisan goal: Building a bicycle friendly America for everyone. Whether or not you bike to your polling place on election day, you are a citizen cyclist — and your values for safer streets makes a difference no matter who’s on the ballot.
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August 20, 2018by Caron WhitakerThe Congress elected this November will be tasked with writing the next transportation bill. That is why this year the League is working with state and local advocacy organizations to send candidate questionnaires to candidates for open congressional seats. Both the League and the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition are 501 (c)3 non-profits we do not endorse candidates.
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August 2, 2018by Ken McLeodThe Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices regulates how traffic control devices can be used on public roadways and bikeways.
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July 24, 2018by Caron WhitakerA new study shows a majority of Americans support increasing the gas tax for specific uses — including improving roads, improving safety or addressing air pollution and global warming.
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April 19, 2018by League StaffAs a member of the Road to Zero Coalition, the League of American Bicyclists is excited by the progress made in the national movement for Vision Zero — zero traffic deaths and severe injuries.
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March 19, 2018by Caron WhitakerDuring the National Bike Summit Capitol Hill Lobby Day, several attendees were greeted by Congress members with good news about complete streets and trail projects coming to their district, courtesy of TIGER.
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September 18, 2017by Caron WhitakerThe Woodall Amendment would allow state Departments of Transportation to take back the funding allocations Congress appropriated to local governments, and take back funds for biking and walking disproportionately.
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