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University of Cincinnati Wins League Peopleforbikes.org Pledge Contest

By bikeleague | December 15, 2011
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Today, we announced the winners of the League’s Peopleforbikes.org Pledge Contest. The goal of Peopleforbikes.org is to unite a million voices in support of a better future for bicycling in…

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Regional Action Alerts: Blue Ridge Parkway & Greater Philadelphia

By bikeleague | December 13, 2011
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Busy day today in the world of bicycling advocacy. Complete Streets Last night, we told you about the Complete Streets-inspired amendment that the Senate Commerce Committee is considering tomorrow. You…

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Pedestrian injuries spike; Senate committee considers an amendment for the safety of all road users

By bikeleague | December 13, 2011
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Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released traffic fatality and injury numbers for 2010. Overall, the trend in headed in the right direction. The number of motor…

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Become a local reviewer for the League’s Bicycle Friendly America Program!

By bikeleague | December 8, 2011
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The League of American Bicyclists is currently building a new local reviewer database for its Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) programs. The BFA program provides incentives, hands-on assistance, and award recognition…

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Bigger in Texas? Yes. How about Bikier?

By bikeleague | December 6, 2011
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Houston, TX, is not known for its bicycle-friendliness, at least not yet. A group of nearly 60 advocates, agency staff, and elected officials are aiming to change that. A full…

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A Post-Holiday Thank You for an Improved Rumble Strip Advisory

By bikeleague | November 29, 2011
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Three of America’s largest cycling organizations — Adventure Cycling Association, Alliance for Biking & Walking, and the League of American Bicyclists – wish to thank the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)…

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Cyber Monday or Cycle Monday?

By bikeleague | November 28, 2011
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They call today “Cyber Monday,” the biggest online shopping day of the year.If you’re shopping today, we’d like to suggest a few items for your list: If you’d like to…

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A Thanksgiving Message from the League

By bikeleague | November 23, 2011
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As Thanksgiving approaches, I am thinking about some of the recent work we’ve done together. Twice in the past few months, we’ve driven back attacks on dedicated bicycle funding in…

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At a time when future bicycling funding is threatened, a look back

By bikeleague | November 18, 2011
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Funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects is under attack. 1. Transportation Enhancements, a key funding source, has survived repeated direct attacks in the Senate, thanks to bicyclists speaking up. 2.…

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Putting the PA in safe passing

By bikeleague | November 18, 2011
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…Or rather putting the safe passing in PA. That is what Pennsylvania Walks and Bikes and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia are trying to do. Photo by Bruce Dean In general,…

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