Posts by Ken McLeod
Federal data says bike commuting is down – except where it isn’t, or in the long-term
New estimates about bike commuting from the Census Bureau show a continued decline nationwide, down 3 percent since last year. Large cities such as Portland, Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and…
Read MoreDrivers have more than one way to show support for biking
Twenty-six states currently offer specialty license plates that support biking. Now Californians can pre-order a new license plate for their car that celebrates bikes.
Read MoreLeague leads coalition asking for AV Restart
The League is working with a coalition of groups to ensure the future of automated vehicles considers people outside of cars, and on Friday we submitted a letter joined by 47 groups sharing our proactive vision for how a federal automated vehicle framework can enhance safety, accessibility, and communities.
Read MoreHow advocates are making states better for biking in 2019
So much of our daily experience as bicyclists rests on the laws our states have in place to protect us. The League works with state advocacy organizations to protect us on the road. Here are the biggest gains for bicyclists in 2019.
Read MoreToo many bicyclists are still dying on our roads
Newly released preliminary data from NHTSA shows continued need for investments in bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
Read MoreWhy America needs a Bike New Deal
Earlier this year, we introduced our vision for a Bike New Deal, a transformative plan to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone based on five goals. Here’s our “why”.
Read MoreHow to use the 2018 Benchmarking Report during Bike Month
The League hosted a webinar for advocates and others on how to utilize the 415 page 2018 Benchmarking Report in their work.
Read MoreWhy Congress Should Put More Data in the Hands of Planners
Bikes can connect people to jobs, school, the store, and so much more. We’re asking Congress to support the COMMUTE Act so transportation planners can access data that shows how more bikeable cities benefit everyone.
Read MoreMontgomery Bicycle Club Combats Distracted Driving in Alabama
Earlier this year, the Montgomery Bicycle Club escalated their work to pass a hands-free law in Alabama and make it the 17th state to pass a hands-free law.
Read MoreIIHS tests show U.S. vehicles can give pedestrians a brake – but U.S. still far from leading on automated safety systems
The United States should be a leader in vehicle safety, but a new report show how far behind the U.S. has fallen when designing vehicles for bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
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