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Uneven Start for Safety Funding

By Ken McLeod | June 9, 2023
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For more than a decade, the League of American Bicyclists and other safety groups fiercely advocated for a “fair share for safety” in federal funding. We wanted to ensure that…

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League of American Bicyclists Recognizes 45 Cities and Towns with New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Community Awards

By Lauren Jenkins | May 31, 2023
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As National Bike Month comes to a close, the League of American Bicyclists is recognizing 45 cities and towns for earning Bicycle Friendly Community awards, plus five communities that earned…

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Catalyzing a Cycle of Change in Communities

By Lauren Jenkins | May 26, 2023
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Every May, the League of American Bicyclists celebrates National Bike Month and the immeasurable power of the bike to improve people’s happiness, health, and wellbeing. We see this enrichment take…

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Amtrak and Bikes: Upgrading the Experience

By Lauren Jenkins | May 25, 2023
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In support of our belief that more bicycling means more benefits for everyone, the League of American Bicyclists has taken the lead on reviving the Amtrak Bike Task Force to…

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48 Bicycle Friendly Businesses Recognized for Efforts to Make Biking for Travel and Transportation Possible for Everyone 

By Lauren Jenkins | May 8, 2023
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League of American Bicyclists honors businesses across the country for demonstrating commitment to bettering bicycling   WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of Bike to Work Week, the League of American Bicyclists is…

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Better Crash Data That Doesn’t Victim Blame

By Ken McLeod | April 28, 2023
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“Blame is how we control the terror stirred up by the seeming randomness of accidental tragedy. There is nothing productive in this process.” – Jessie Singer, There are No Accidents…

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Gear Up For Bike Month At Your Business

By Raven Wells | April 13, 2023
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Here are ten ideas to help your workplace get ready for National Bike Month! 

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How one business is making it easier to bike — and get a bike!

By Raven Wells | April 10, 2023
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Meet Air Alliance Houston (AAH) in Houston, Texas. Their efforts to make more trips bike-possible, earned them a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Business award.

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New fatality data for 2021 shows increase in bicyclist deaths

By Ken McLeod | April 7, 2023
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a detailed overview on the deadliness of our roadways in 2021, the most recent year for which complete statistics are now available.…

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LCI Spotlight: Brenda Yancor

By Raven Wells | April 3, 2023
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The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs around the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…

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