Posts by Jamil Modaffari
Webinar Recap: Field Notes — A Practical Discussion on How to Get Kids Biking in Schools
On July 23rd, the League of American Bicyclists hosted a webinar titled “Field Notes: A Practical Discussion on How to Get Kids Biking in Schools.” This insightful session brought together…
Read More2024 State Speed Legislation: Letting Locals Lower The Limit
In April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released fatality data from 2022 showing increases in the number of people killed by drivers while biking or walking. The…
Read More2024 State Legislative Roundup: E-Bike Registration & More
We’re four months into 2024, and most state legislatures across the country are in session deciding the laws and funding allocations that will shape life in each respective state. The…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: How Legislation Can Support Slow Roads
Last year, the League of American Bicyclists launched the Slow Roads Save Lives campaign. The campaign aims to create safer roads where people biking, walking, using mobility devices, and driving…
Read MoreA unique opportunity to support student well-being through cycling
When many Americans think of their childhood, we may recall riding a bike, and the joy and freedom that came with it. While this may be a memory shared by…
Read MoreState Laws For Slow Roads
Introduction In September, the League of American Bicyclists (League) launched the Slow Roads Save Lives Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to create safer roads where people biking, walking,…
Read MoreState of Speed Bills in 2023: Slower Speeds Create Safer Streets for Cyclists
America’s roads are deadly – for everyone. In 2021, an estimated 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. This was a 16-year high and consistent with a decade of…
Read MoreState Legislatures Pass Mixed Bag of Bike Bills in 2023
As we’ve passed the halfway point of 2023, state legislatures are winding down for the year. According to Ballotpedia, by June 30th all but nine state legislative sessions were closed.…
Read More2023 State Bike Bills: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly
Do you know what cycling-related bills are being debated in your state legislature? We reviewed some of the good, bad, and ugly bills in 2023.
Read MoreAn Interview With Harry Hill: Founder of Minority Mountain Bikers
Minority Mountain Bikers brings together seasoned and new BIPOC mountain bikers for events like the Bentonville Bike Week.
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