Posts by Ken McLeod
Taking Bicycle Friendly Actions – Safe Passing Laws in All 50 States
Over the last decade and a half, the adoption of safe passing laws has been one of the most prominent successes of bicyclist advocates. Every year since 2006 at least one state has adopted a safe passing law.
Read MoreAutomated Vehicles: What’s Next?
This week I attended the first FHWA automated vehicle workshop in a series meant to facilitate information sharing, identify key issues and support the safe integration of AVs into our transportation network.
Read MoreWebinar: Resources to Improve Health and Promote Active Transportation
Later this week, I will be presenting on a webinar hosted by the APHA, “Resources to Improve Health and Promote Active Transportation”
Read MoreCar-Free at Bike Expo New York
This past weekend I had the opportunity to represent the League of American Bicyclists at Bike Expo New York in support the Five Boro Bike Tour. It was great to meet hundreds of people over two days who were excited to ride through New York City in streets free of motor vehicles.
Read MoreAutomated Vehicle Twitter Chat
In response to an automated Uber vehicle killing 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg while she was pushing a bicycle across the street, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) held a twitter chat (#apbpchat) last week.
Read MoreKentucky becomes 30th state to require 3 feet or more to pass a bicyclist!
Last week, KY Gov. Matt Bevin signed HB 33 – An Act Relating to the Overtaking of Bicycles on a Roadway. This law reflects recent legislative trends, including features found in the League’s model safe passing law.
Read MoreAutomated Vehicles are coming!
I attended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Public Listening Summit on Automated Vehicle Policy. It was a good experience to hear so many leaders at U.S. DOT and from the public and private sectors discussing their principles for the development of automated vehicle policies.
Read MoreCarrollton, GA, “The Friendly City” becomes a Bicycle Friendly Community
Carrollton’s BFC application was an unexpected pleasure. We look forward to more communities like Carrollton who bring energy and unique stories about how bicycling developed in their community.
Read MoreLimited Time Only – If your Employer offers the Bicycle Commuter Benefit Use it Now
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act suspends the Bicycle Commuter Benefit from 12/31/2017 until January 1, 2026. If you have access to it use it by the end of this year!
Read MoreConference Report of Tax Cut and Jobs Act – Cuts commuter benefit that helps people bike to jobs
Conference Report on Tax Reform Plan eliminates the Bicycle Commuter Benefit for the next 10 years.
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