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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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Our 2023 Advocacy and Education Award Winners

By Lauren Jenkins | March 29, 2023
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The National Bike Summit is an amazing opportunity to bring people together and learn from one another. It’s also a great opportunity to honor the people who have made a…

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Cruise endorses guidelines for safe interactions with cyclists – and shows how they’ll meet them

By Ken McLeod | March 27, 2023
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In the nascent autonomous vehicle (AV) industry, ensuring those vehicles interact safely with bicyclists  must be a core competency. It’s why the League worked to develop guidelines for safe AV-cyclist…

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Show support for tax credits for e-bikes

By Ken McLeod | March 23, 2023
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Let’s get more people on bicycles by making it easier for more people to choose to bike. Making it more financially accessible for people to purchase an e-bike would do…

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