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August 19, 2015by League Staff
The League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague, Deb Hubsmith. Hubsmith was the founder of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and served as its director for 9 years. She dedicated her career to bicycling and walking advocacy at the local, state and national levels. She began her advocacy as the founding executive director of the Marin County Bicycle... -
June 30, 2015by League Staff
After 12 years as President of the League of American Bicyclists, Andy Clarke has informed the organization’s Board of Directors that he is stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities. “It’s the right time for me to move on and allow fresh ideas and new leadership to take the League forward,” Clarke said. In a letter to the League board, Clarke said: “I have enjoyed the immense... -
June 4, 2015by Liz Murphy
The League's Board of Directors last week appointed Sam Adams and Harry Brull to fill two vacancies. Sam Adams is the former Mayor of Portland, Oregon. Now the director of WRI’s U.S. Climate Initiative, Adams leads WRI’s efforts to analyze and develop new policies and support coalitions that will encourage the U.S.’s transition to a strong, low-carbon economy. -
June 2, 2015by Andy Clarke
If you ask why enough, you quickly get to the heart of an issue. Why does the League exist? We have a compelling mission, vision and belief statement that says we all win if everyone gets to enjoy the benefits and opportunities of bicycling. Why the League? There are other bike groups out there with similar goals; why should you support the League? -
April 7, 2015by Andy Clarke
Sometimes organizational change is barely seen; subtle tweaks to existing programs or processes. At other times, organizations must embrace more dramatic shifts in approach, in velocity, in culture, signaling important changes to all who are affected by the organization and its mission. In 2013, when we embarked on our strategic planning process, we were clear about our vision and the wide-spread...
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January 14, 2015by Darren Flusche
It is with great sadness that we received the news that on December 27 41-year-old Baltimore resident, Thomas Palermo, was struck and killed while riding his bike. As details emerged, and prosecutors alleged the intoxicated and text-messaging driver left the scene initially and had an arrest record for drunk driving, our sadness and exasperation increased. The specifics of the case -– that the... -
December 2, 2014by Lili Afkhami
What does your bike give you? Better health? A convenient -- and fun -- way to get around town? The sheer joy of feeling like a kid again? Today, on #GivingTuesday, take a moment to GIVE BACK to bicycling. Help the League in our mission to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. We asked some of our fellow staff members: What does your bike give to you? Here are their responses... -
August 13, 2014by Liz Murphy
The League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. The Board is made up of both board-appointed and member-elected seats — and currently, the board is taking self nominations for three open member-elected positions. Interested in sharing your passion for bicycling? Here’s how to apply. -
August 6, 2014by Liz Murphy
Joining the League is a way to share the love of bicycling. Joy Hancock is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Freewheel and a member of the Bicycle Tour Network Board of Directors. In short, she knows the ins and outs of organizing great bike tours. We connected with her last year for a magazine interview about what’s ahead for the Freewheel and BTN. The BTN's national conference is coming up... -
July 9, 2014by Andy Clarke
Yes, we've seen columnist Courtland Milloy's awful rant against bicyclists in yesterday's Washington Post and wonder with you how such a dreadful piece of writing could find its way onto the pages of such a respected source of news. As usual, the question is how does one respond to such mindless vitriol? Facts clearly don't matter. Self-righteous indignation probably isn't going to make much of...
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