Posts by Caron Whitaker
What 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.
Read MoreWhat’s up with the Infrastructure Package?
If you have been watching the news, you’ve heard a lot about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (BIF) and whether or not it will pass the Senate.
Read MorePutting Better Biking in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
Tell your senators the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework must incorporate key bike safety and infrastructure provisions from BOTH the House and Senate transportation reauthorization bills.
Read MoreIt is infrastructure week! At least in the House of Representatives.
This week, the House of Representatives will be voting on a five-year $715 billion dollar transportation reauthorization bill called the INVEST in America Act.
Read MoreINVEST in America: our take on the House bill
Below, you’ll find the League’s statement on the INVEST in America Act, and our detailed analysis of what’s in the bill for biking and walking.
Read MoreThe USDOT budget request: a look at the President’s vision for transportation
Last week, DOT released its Fiscal Year 2022 budget request: an advisory document for Congress.
Read MoreSenate Releases Transportation Draft with Good News for Bicycling and Walking!
While we would like to see more emphasis on equity, climate and multimodal efforts, this is a strong, solid bill for bicycling and walking and represents a chance for concrete change.
Read MoreButtigieg and Biden talk Infrastructure
While the bicycling community can be almost giddy to see Secretary Buttigieg or the president actually riding a bike, we rarely hear a president talk about bicycling, or even transit for that matter.
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