Posts by Caron Whitaker
Celebrating the ADA: Bradley Masters the Power Start
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.
Read MoreGuest Post: Amtrak — Let’s Get Rolling!
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).
Read MoreSafe Streets Bill Gets Rolling
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.
Read MoreCelebrate the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities 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.
Read MoreFoxx Offers Positive But Vague Support for Bike Projects
The good news: His answers were positive. The bad news: The answers are so vague — especially the one on performance measures — it tells me we have a lot of work to do to convince the new Secretary that a non-motorized safety performance measures is a critical step to “offering the public safe transportation choices” as “a priority at the Department.”
Read MoreCharlotte Provides Model as Congress Considers New Safe Streets Bill
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the “Safe Streets Act” on Thursday, along with Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), at a Congressional Briefing yesterday. The Safe Streets Act, formerly the Complete Streets Act, gives states two years to adopt comprehensive complete streets policies for transportation projects.
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Nominee Foxx Sails Through Senate Hearing
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx is one step closer to becoming the new Secretary of Transportation, and after yesterday’s hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, his appointment seems assured. In what…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Nominee to Go Before Senate Panel
This afternoon, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx will testify in front of the Senate Commerce Committee as part of his nomination process to become the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. The League issued…
Read MoreUSDOT Announces Bike Safety Summits in Tampa & Minneapolis
“We are going to address bike safety head on… and we are going to pull from all our resources to do it.” At the National Bike Summit earlier this month,…
Read MoreSummit Follow-up: 69 Congressional Leaders Call for Bike/Ped Safety Goal
Today 69 members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to set a national goal to reduce bicyclist deaths.…
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