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The Millennial Mile: How Do We Turn Less Driving Into More Bike Advocacy?

By bikeleague | October 26, 2012
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On Tuesday, I sat down with more than 20 active-transportation professionals and allies at the Moving Millennials workshop hosted by Transportation for America. The aim of the full-day session: Learn…

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Iconic U.S. Companies Become Bicycle Friendly Businesses

By bikeleague | October 25, 2012
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What do Facebook, Angie’s List and General Mills have in common? As of this morning, they’re all Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs)! Today, the League recognized 71 new BFBs for their…

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Ivy League Goes Green with Bicycle Friendly Universities

By bikeleague | October 24, 2012
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Yale and Princeton are already among the nation’s elite colleges. Now they’re among the top universities when it comes to bicycling, too. Today the League announced the designation of nine…

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Walmart Helps to Boost Bentonville to BFC Status

By bikeleague | October 23, 2012
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When we announced our latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities last week, we focused on major U.S. cities — like Los Angeles, Nashville and Miami — making the ranks. But…

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Good News, Bad News: Federal Highway Administration Interprets Transportation Bill

By bikeleague | October 23, 2012
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The Federal Highway Administration issued guidance today to state departments of transportation on the Transportation Alternatives Program (TA) — a key piece of the new federal transportation bill, MAP-21. The…

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Calling All Bike Shops: Come to the National Bike Summit for Free!

By bikeleague | October 22, 2012
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As a bike shop owner, your bottom line is high on your priority list. Keeping up sales means making sure you have great product, loyal customers and knowledgeable staff. It…

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It Takes a Village to Raise a BFC

By bikeleague | October 19, 2012
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As we highlighted yesterday, our latest round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards includes some big names — including Los Angeles, California. League President, Andy Clarke, presented the designation to city…

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The Nuts & Bolts of Bike Facilities: Attend an AASHTO Bike Guide Training

By Alison Dewey | October 19, 2012
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Ever wonder how your local engineers determine how wide to make your bike lane? Have you pondered why your local planners made your bike path the width that it is?…

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New Bicycle Friendly Communities Announced!

By BillN | October 18, 2012
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Each new round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards is exciting, but today’s announcement is big. With the addition of major urban centers — including Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville —…

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Six Steps to Close the Gender Gap in the Bike Industry

By bikeleague | October 17, 2012
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Pat Cunnane Getting more women to ride and elevating female leaders within the bicycle movement isn’t the work of one gender. While women are certainly leading the way — bringing…

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