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October 22, 2020by Ken McLeodThe following blog post is co-authored and published in partnership with the National Complete Streets Coalition highlighting state safety goals for biking and walking.
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May 15, 2020by Ken McLeod
Can something better than a plastic bollard be used to protect people on bikes in protected bike lanes? -
May 4, 2020by Ken McLeod
For decades, educating people about biking has been a core element of the League’s work. This has primarily focused on teaching people how to bike more safely by imparting skills such as how to approach intersections, how to make quick stops, and how to make sure your bike is safe to ride. -
April 27, 2020by Ken McLeodHear from three advocates who worked with their cities to adapt streets to COVID-19 by providing more space places for people to bike and walk. Join us for this webinar Thursday, April 30, at 2 pm ET.
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April 7, 2020by Ken McLeodPeople who deliver meals, work in health care, work in grocery stores, and other essential workers are turning to biking for transportation. Advocates are making sure they can.
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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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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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