Posts by Marlee Townsend
Celebrating Indigenous Culture on the Trails of Anchorage, Alaska
Last year, the League of American Bicyclists published the Bicycle Friendly Community Ideabook — a resource designed to inspire innovative ideas for making biking better in communities nationwide. In celebration…
Read MoreThe Platinum Standard: How Stanford, CSU, and UW Madison Achieved Top Marks as Bicycle Friendly Universities
When it comes to fostering a culture of cycling on campus, only a select few universities have achieved the highest award level of Platinum Bicycle Friendly University (BFU). In last…
Read MoreLCI Spotlight: Lauren Newman
The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…
Read MoreThe League and Lime Unveil New Report on How Cities Can Use Shared Micromobility Data for Transportation Planning and Policy
New report highlights how bike lanes and parking policies enhance safety, ridership, and planning. Washington, D.C. — The League of American Bicyclists, in partnership with Lime, is excited to announce…
Read MoreSparking Change in Tempe with McClintock High School’s Bike Club
In 2024, the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awarded Community Spark Grants of $1,500 each to 15 organizations for projects that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create…
Read MoreNew League Staff: Meet Shelby
Say hello to the newest member of the League’s team: Shelby Ottengheime! As our new Roger Herz Memorial Federal Policy Fellow, Shelby brings insights from her experience as a campus…
Read MoreCelebrating 45 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the League of American Bicyclists proudly recognizes 45 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) for their commitment to encouraging a more welcoming atmosphere for bicycling. “We’re…
Read MoreNew League Staff: Meet Monique Hyatte
Our team at the League just keeps growing! We are over the moon to celebrate our new Operations Specialist, Monique Hyatte. She joins the League with decades of experience, bringing…
Read MoreLCI Spotlight: Zoe Scott
The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…
Read MoreHelp Transform Your Community: Take the Bicycle Friendly Community Survey!
Imagine a world where everyone can ride their bicycle safely and enjoyably. A place where activity-friendly routes are abundant, well-maintained, and connected within an accessible network that takes you wherever…
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