Posts by Caron Whitaker
Biking 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.
Read MoreBBB Passes the House! Good News for Bike Infrastructure
The House passed historic legislation meant to address climate change and reduce the growing income gap in our country.
Read MoreBipartisan Infrastructure Bill passes with major funding for better biking
The bill includes unprecedented levels of funding for active transportation and the safety of vulnerable road users, and it represents an important step towards building more livable communities.
Read MoreInfrastructure Groundhog Day
Congress keeps promising to finish both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Build Back Better Reconciliation bill. They are making progress, but there is still some work to do!
Read MoreReconciliation Moves Forward, But Transportation Wins Could Be In Jeopardy
Work on both the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Democrat-only human infrastructure/ reconciliation bill may spill into the fall.
Read MoreOur Reconciliation checklist
Follow along with the League as we learn more about which of our asks were included in the forthcoming reconciliation bill by the various committees in the House and Senate.
Read MoreWhat is the Reconciliation process
There are opportunities in the reconciliation bill to address social equity and climate change through tax incentives for bike commuting and e-bikes, as well as other funding for improved bicycling and walking.
Read MoreThis is it: take action on the BIB
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (formerly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework) is moving fast — and it continues to look pretty good for people who bike and walk. As we’ve…
Read MoreBikes in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
It is not perfect, but it’s good for bicycling and walking.
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