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Take the 2 Mile Challenge; Help the League Win $10K

By bikeleague | November 29, 2012
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You already bike to work or ride to the store. Why not use those trips to help the League win a $10,000 grant? Many of you were among the 30,000…

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Advocacy Advance Workshops = Millions for Bike/Ped Projects

By bikeleague | November 28, 2012
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500 participants. Eight communities. $10 million for biking and walking. Talk about an impressive year for Advocacy Advance. Over the past 11 months, the Advocacy Advance team — a partnership…

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Register Now: Navigating MAP-21 Webinar on Guidance TODAY

By bikeleague | November 28, 2012
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After Congress passes a transportation bill, it’s up to the U.S. Department of Transportation to figure out how the law should be interpreted — and release “guidance” for your state…

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BikeArlington Proves a “Micro Business” Can Log Mega Miles

By bikeleague | November 27, 2012
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Yesterday, Bill Nesper and I rode our bikes down the Mount Vernon Trail to congratulate BikeArlington for their stand-out performance as a first place finisher in the “Micro Business” category…

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Moving People or Vehicles: How Do We Grade our Roads?

By bikeleague | November 27, 2012
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Whose streets work better: Atlanta or Chicago? According to the most common assessment tool for congestion — the Travel Time Index (TTI) — the answer is Atlanta. The average trip…

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Happy Birthday, Major Taylor!

By bikeleague | November 26, 2012
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On this day, 134 years ago, a cycling legend was born: Marshall “Major” Taylor. Born in rural Indiana in 1878, Taylor was a pioneer in American sport — not just…

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You’re Probably Sick of Seeing Turkey, But…

By bikeleague | November 23, 2012
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… I can’t resist sharing this amazing picture I found. Photo from http://www.culturecycles.com   Yesterday, we all be took some time to think of what we’re thankful for. What was…

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Why We’re Thankful for Bikes!

By bikeleague | November 22, 2012
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Gathering with family, eating a good meal — Thanksgiving is about reflection and gratitude. Here at the League, bikes have benefited our lives in many different ways, but we all…

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$2 Million Win for Biking and Walking in Harrisonburg

By bikeleague | November 21, 2012
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In September, 50 community members participated in an Advocacy Advance Action 2020 Workshop in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to jumpstart the region’s efforts to fund local bicycle and pedestrian projects. The clear…

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“Facing Race” in the Bike Movement, Part II

By bikeleague | November 20, 2012
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As Carolyn mentioned in her post yesterday, we both attended a the Facing Race conference this past week(end). Why, you might ask, would two League staff members sacrifice their weekends…

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