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Bike paths and real estate

By bikeleague | May 18, 2010
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As we pointed out in our report, The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure Investments, studies have shown that real estate property values increase with proximity to bicycle paths. People enjoy…

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Off to work we go…

By bikeleague | May 17, 2010
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Happy bike to work week, everybody. Here are two videos to get you inspired. Neither has much audio to speak of, so I suggest you hum your favorite tune while…

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Bike to Work Week is this May 17-21st!

By bikeleague | May 15, 2010
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Bike to Work Week begins this Monday, May 17 and carries through to Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21. Are you ready to ride and encourage others to…

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How to Start a Bicycle Club

By BillN | May 13, 2010
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May is National Bike Month; and in that spirit, we encourage you to support and maybe even join a bicycle club in your area! If you’re not involved in a…

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Google Maps Bicycling Directions are Mobile!

By bikeleague | May 12, 2010
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Earlier today we recommended you use Google Maps for bicycling directions during Bike Month, and now it’s even easier! Just this afternoon, Google announced an application for Droid mobile phones…

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Bike Month – So How Do I Bike to Work?

By bikeleague | May 11, 2010
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May is Bike Month, and now is the time to get in shape, be a better employee, help the Earth and have fun commuting to work and/or school and back!…

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What the heck are rescissions, and what do we do about them?

By bikeleague | May 7, 2010
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As a rule of thumb, if you read this blog, we love you and want to make you happy. But this post is aimed specifically at bicycling advocates and people…

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Bike Lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue (updated)

By bikeleague | May 5, 2010
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I just rode up to Capitol Hill from the office – we are near the White House and usually I am headed for the House side and choose to ride…

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Why Bicycle and Pedestrian Staff?

By bikeleague | May 5, 2010
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Bicycle and pedestrian program managers are common in U.S. cities and, along with other transportation planners and bicycling advocates, are a critical part of creating a bicycle-friendly community. Staff help…

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IMBA World Summit

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010
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Join us May 5-8 in Augusta, GA Despite the Hatfield & McCoy-esque rivalry that developed during cyclocross races and our annual commuter challenge, the League is quite fond of IMBA …

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