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NY Times, WaPost, and others cover Summit

By bikeleague | March 10, 2011
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In case you missed them. New York Times: New York Transportation Chief Defends Bike Lanes Janette Sadik-Khan, New York City’s transportation commissioner, looked out at several hundred bicyclists gathered here…

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Summit Photos — so far

By bikeleague | March 10, 2011
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Special thanks to Summit photographer, Chris Eichler. Secretary Lahood receives James Oberstar Award Secretary Lahood, League President Andy Clarke, and Bike Belong's President Tim Blumenthal support PeopleforBikes.org NYC Transportation Commissioner…

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Let’s Move! Robin Schepper spreads the First Lady’s message

By bikeleague | March 10, 2011
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It started with one bike rack at one school. Robin Schepper was “just your basic type-A mom” when she found out that her son’s school had a no-bikes policy. First,…

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First Ever Bicycle Friendly Universities Announced – and 2011 BFBs too

By bikeleague | March 10, 2011
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The first‐ever Bicycle Friendly University designations were announced today at the National Bike Summit. Among the 32 universities that applied, 20 are receiving designations, with Stanford University earning the only platinum‐level…

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Our Leaders Acting on a Simple Solution – the Bicycle

By bikeleague | March 9, 2011
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The second day of the National Bike Summit has officially kicked off with the opening plenary and inspiring words from Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Commissioner of the New York City Department…

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Janette Sadik-Khan announces NACTO cycling design guide

By bikeleague | March 9, 2011
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At the opening plenary of the National Bike Summit, New York City’s Janette Sadik-Khan announced the release of the new NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide: http://nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide/ NYC's Janette Sadik-Knan and…

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LaHood to BikeLeague: Now IS the time to invest in bicycling

By bikeleague | March 9, 2011
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood arrived at the National Bike Summit ready to go. In an interview before entering the conference ballroom where he will give the the Summit’s opening remarks,…

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New Advocacy Advance website

By bikeleague | March 9, 2011
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The League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking & Walking have launched a new website to support their Advocacy Advance partnership. For the past two years, the Advocacy…

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Bicycling bigwigs converge on Bike Summit

By bikeleague | March 8, 2011
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If you are looking for someone significant in the world of bicycling policy, advocacy, or industry, you will probably find them at the National Bike Summit. The halls of DC’s…

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Commuter bikes get their day in the sun at Urban Press Camp

By bikeleague | March 8, 2011
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At some trade shows, racing bikes dominate. At Urban Press Camp, a three-day media event that brings together magazine editors and the leading brands in urban bikes and accessories, commuter…

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