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Local and State Advocacy
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March 23, 2020by Ken McLeodAs states and cities are considering which businesses are essential, most are finding – initially or eventually – that bicycling is essential.
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January 30, 2020by Lauren JenkinsThe League is partnering with OurStreets to give people biking a way to collectively document the dangers posed by drivers stopping in bike lanes and driving aggressively.
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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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October 30, 2018by Cyndi SteinerThe New Jersey Department of Transportation recently authorized $23 million to fund bicycle and pedestrian projects, a big win for New Jersey.
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August 28, 2018by Ken McLeodOur newest white paper helps provided resources for advocates in states that have not yet taken a complete streets action.
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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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July 19, 2018by Ken McLeodOver the last decade and a half, the adoption of safe passing laws has been one of the most prominent successes of bicyclist advocates. Every year since 2006 at least one state has adopted a safe passing law.
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February 16, 2018by League StaffAn essential part of our mission is working closely with state and local bike advocacy groups. The League of American Bicyclists is happy to be working with Bike Utah to support two of its legislative priorities this year.
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January 22, 2018by Cyndi SteinerOver the last two months League staff have worked with the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition to promote a law to improve driver education in New Jersey.
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