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From D.C. to CA: Rapid Response Grants Having an Impact

By bikeleague | February 8, 2013
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They’ve helped to end unfair traffic citations for bicyclists in Washington, D.C. They’ve helped boost a campaign for dedicated biking and walking funding in Pennsylvania. And they’ve helped push for a…

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Equity: The Superior Growth Model

By bikeleague | February 8, 2013
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The a-ha! moments abounded earlier this week at the Equity and the Future of the American Economy conference, hosted by PolicyLink and SEIU. The event, held at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., was…

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The $100 Million Question

By bikeleague | February 7, 2013
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Our friend Elly Blue, a member of the Women Bike Advisory Board, shared her daydream on Twitter on Wednesday: “If you had $100 million to put into growing the bicycle…

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Women Bike Pop-up Shop Vendors Announced

By bikeleague | February 6, 2013
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From designer rain capes to handmade steel bikes, creative entrepreneurs are paving the way — even rolling out the red carpet — to get more women riding. With a theme…

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Unearthing a Piece of (League) Family History

By bikeleague | February 6, 2013
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Brian McEntee struck gold last fall. Well, it’s “gold” as far as we are concerned over here at the League. The Washington, D.C.-based bike commuter and blogger late last year…

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Webinar: Bicycle Friendly America Local Reviewer Training

By bikeleague | February 5, 2013
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You might be wondering: Do I qualify to become a Bicycle Friendly America local reviewer? How is my feedback integrated into the award and feedback process? How do I choose…

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Attending the Women’s Forum? Party with WABA and Women Bike!

By bikeleague | February 5, 2013
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As you’re making your plans to attend the National Women’s Bicycling Forum, plan your travel to arrive on Sunday so you can join us for a ride and party celebrating…

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League Welcomes New Equity Advisory Council

By bikeleague | February 4, 2013
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The League aims to be the voice for everyone who rides a bike in the U.S., but we recognize that many important voices are still missing from our membership and…

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Janette Sadik-Khan Added to Summit Lineup!

By bikeleague | February 4, 2013
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Excitement is mounting for the 2013 National Bike Summit, which opens just one month from today. And just when you thought the lineup couldn’t get any more impressive… Last week,…

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Black (Bike) History Month: An Army of Bikes

By bikeleague | February 2, 2013
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In 1896, the US military gathered a small group of soldiers to test a new military mode of transportation — the bicycle. With a claim that “unlike a horse, a…

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