Posts by Lauren Jenkins
How Trump’s Budget Cuts Threaten Community Health
The headline is about the Trump Administration’s budget for America stripping $163 billion from federal government spending across the board. That’s cuts to education, housing, climate, and other programs –…
Read MoreYet Another Threat to Federal Funding for Biking and Walking: Reconciliation Puts Grants in Jeopardy
The League often notes that the congressionally established Transportation Alternatives Program is the largest single source of federal funding for bicycling and walking projects across the country. Officially created in…
Read MoreThe Fight for Safe Streets Intensifies: Executive Action Threatens State and Local Funding
In 1892, when the nascent League of American Bicyclists (then the Wheelmen) was at the beginning of our fight for bicyclists’ rights, we took a petition with 150,000 signatures to…
Read MoreDuffy Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Infrastructure Project Delays
In what was supposed to be a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing laying the foundations for the next transportation reauthorization bill expected in 2026, Secretary of Transportation Sean…
Read MoreHow a Washington Memo Could Stall Your Bike Lanes
Amongst all the news coming out of Washington, we want to make sure you know about the latest administration action that will impact the safety of people who bike. Last…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2025 Advocacy and Education Award winners
We were thrilled to host the annual 2025 Advocacy and Education Awards at this year’s Summit, as it helped capture the unrivaled energy of celebrating our winners together as a…
Read MoreQ&A with Ken Podziba, Director Emeritus of the League of American Bicyclists
The bike movement is led by tens of thousands of state and local advocates across the country who make the case for better biking at city council meetings, state legislatures,…
Read MoreThe Life and Legacy of Marshall “Major” Taylor: Join our webinar and take action to honor his achievements
Major Taylor was the first superstar of cycling. He was known as the fastest man on a bike and was a global phenomenon at a time when telegrams were the…
Read MoreLead the Movement for a Bicycle Friendly America: Join Our Board of Directors
The League of American Bicyclists thrives thanks to the dedication of its members. We’re grateful for everyone who has joined us to support our mission to build a Bicycle Friendly…
Read MoreGet in the saddle this Bike Month
May is National Bike Month, which means it’s time to share your love of biking! Did you know that just getting on your bike is one of the best ways…
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