Posts by Caron Whitaker

House leadership has pulled the Transportation Appropriations bill from the floor. Debate and voting have been postponed until September. Senate Majority Leader Reid has filed for cloture on the the Senate Transportation Appropriations, meaning that the Senate will vote tomorrow to end debate and move on to actual votes on the bill. We will continue to monitor Senate Amendments and update the blog if we see any anti- bike amendments are scheduled for Thursday’s debate and voting.

To commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we’re highlighting the stories of those who have turned to bicycling to help propel them forward in their communities. Written by Alyssa Bowling, a Programs to Educate All Cyclists site coordinator, this is Bradley’s story.

Early this week, Adventure Cycling Association, the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking and Walking wrote Amtrak president, Joseph H. Boardman a letter supporting increased bicycle services on the Adirondack and Ethan Allen Lines in New York and Vermont. This letter is a direct result of the press conference held by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and New York State Sens. Betty Little and Brad Hoylman and supports local efforts by the New York Bicycle Coalition (NYBC).

Its been a great week for complete streets! On Wednesday, Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) suggested that Congress should encourage Complete Streets to ensure cost-effective use of transportation dollars to lower the stress on the Highway Trust fund. Today she joined as a co- sponsor of HR 2468 The Safe Streets Act.

Join the League in supporting an equitable and accessible transportation system for all. The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 23 on July 26th. In celebration of the anniversary, the League is supporting the National Disability Rights Network campaign to push Amtrak to meet ADA guidelines to create safe and complete stations.