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Local and State Advocacy
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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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October 30, 2017by Ken McLeodIn the lead-up to our Bicycle Friendly State ranking release last week, we received a few updates on interesting advocacy campaigns that we wanted to share.
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July 24, 2017by Ken McLeodOregon's new transportation bill will dedicate over $125 million to biking and walking over the next 10 years, but includes a $15 tax on bikes that cost more than $200. In this post we look at the implications of this first-in-the-nation bike tax.
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July 27, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
Each summer, kids flock to the Community Cycling Center’s shop with their bikes, imaginations, and goals to expand their geographic and personal horizons. Our Bike Camp program teaches safety, group riding technique, right of way, and basic, hands-on maintenance skills. But the biggest lesson is the empowerment kids receive from a summer adventure on two wheels. -
July 22, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
As a community, we wanted to make an approachable event that gave bike riders from all backgrounds a chance to get together and celebrate. As an organization, we wanted an unpretentious gala that incorporated a bike ride where anyone could participate in without breaking a sweat. -
May 26, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
Let’s face it: Bike advocates have it tough. Winning our goal of safer streets is a game played in multiple arenas, where different teams must come together and share in the ultimate victory — or defeat. Sure, bicycling may be a simple solution to many social problems, but, as Darla Letourneau explains so well, the problems that keep people from riding are… complex.
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