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New Resources for Club and Organizational Leaders

By Scott | April 19, 2011
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I’m excited to announce some new resources to help clubs learn from one another: As we announced here a week or so ago, there will be a Club Leadership Weekend…

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Apply to Host an Advocacy Advance Action2020 Workshop

By bikeleague | April 19, 2011
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We are now accepting applications for Advocacy Advance Action2020 Workshops. These trainings are designed to ensure advocates, agency staff, and elected officials have the knowledge, skills and resources to access…

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First Rapid Response Grant goes to the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin

By bikeleague | April 18, 2011
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Advocacy Advance — the partnership of the League and the Alliance for Biking and Walking — is pleased to announce the first Rapid Response Grant recipient. The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin has been awarded…

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Club Leadership Weekend in Memphis

By Scott | April 15, 2011
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The League is bringing its Club Leadership Training roadshow to Memphis, Tennessee on May 6-7, 2011. Club leadership weekends are a great opportunity to discuss the common issues that face…

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FY2011 Budget Finally Approved: transportation funding is significantly impacted

By bikeleague | April 15, 2011
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On Thursday, April 14, Congress approved and sent to President Barack Obama an appropriations bill to complete funding the federal government for the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. The…

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Georgia State Legislature Approves 3 Foot Passing Law

By bikeleague | April 15, 2011
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Late yesterday the Georgia state legislature approved HB 101 which requires a minimum safe passing distance of 3 feet when overtaking cyclists. Congratulations and thanks to Georgia Bikes!, Representatives McKillip…

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AASHTO wants to weaken US DOT bicycle accommodation policy, bicyclists respond

By bikeleague | April 14, 2011
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On Friday, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) released a letter and supplemental document, which asked the US Department of Transportation to weaken their guidance on accommodating bicyclists and…

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Win for traffic justice in Maryland, a blow to cyclists safety in New Mexico

By bikeleague | April 13, 2011
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On Monday April 11, the Maryland State Senate passed HB 363, which gives Maryland law enforcement and prosecutors additional tools to see that traffic justice is served. The new law creates…

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Velo-city Seville Reflections

By bikeleague | April 13, 2011
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Guest blogger: Virginia Tech cyclist Lyndsay McKeever, intern for Transportation and Campus Services at Virginia Tech, is guest blogging from Velo-City Seville, Spain. It’s been two weeks since Velo-city Seville…

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Advocacy Advance Grants FAQs Now Available

By bikeleague | April 12, 2011
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On March 29 and April 7, Advocacy Advance, a partnership between the League and the Alliance for Biking & Walking, hosted question-and-answer calls for advocates and organizations interested in applying…

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