Posts by Caron Whitaker
Manchin-Schumer Deal: What Is In It
We have a deal on a climate, health care and deficit reduction bill, which could pass as part of a reconciliation bill. Here’s what’s in it!
Read MoreButtigieg Briefs Congress on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation
Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified in front of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee about the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Here’s our recap.
Read MoreUS DOT Proposes NEW Performance Measure To Reduce GHG Emissions
The US DOT has released a proposed rule that will require states to measure Greenhouse gas emissions in order to track progress towards a national goal of environmental sustainability.
Read MoreHow New Climate Programs Will Benefit Biking: a Carbon Reduction Program analysis
In April, we got guidance on the Carbon Reduction Program included in the first-ever Climate title. Here’s a brief analysis.
Read MoreGuidance For The New And Improved Transportation Alternatives
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released its guidance on implementing the Transportation Alternatives program.
Read MoreHow To Fill Out Appropriations Forms
Appropriations forms are another way for you to tell your Members of Congress what you think is important. Here’s more information on how to best fill out and submit these forms.
Read MoreTop 12 Actions In the National Roadway Safety Strategy
Yesterday, the Biden Administration released its National Roadway Safety Strategy, “a roadmap for addressing the national crisis in roadway fatalities and serious injuries.” The League has been awaiting this strategy…
Read MoreWhat a League National Safety Strategy Would Prioritize
Here is how you can join the League in sharing our vision for better biking with the Biden Administration ahead of the first-ever National Safety Strategy.
Read MoreBiking and Walking Access Now Required on Bridges!
Now anytime a state replaces or rehabilitates any highway bridge deck they must include biking and walking access.
Read MoreGuidance for State Departments of Transportation
Now that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is signed, it is up to US DOT to implement it, and that starts with writing guidance for state Departments of Transportation. Here are our suggestions.
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