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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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Excited about National Bike Month?

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010
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If you are as stoked as we are, tell people about National Bike Month on your blog or website with these banners and images. We’re thrilled to see that our…

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TIGER prowls again

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010
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Back in February the USDOT announced the recipients of the first round of TIGER grants. They have now opened up applications for TIGER II. Will the sequel be as good as…

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Bill Edwards – Coach, Educator and Friend Passes

By bikeleague | May 4, 2010
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Bill Edwards — a racer, coach, educator and friend to many cyclists — passed away recently after a long battle with cancer. Bill was instrumental in creating the Cycling Skills…

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League Announces Spring 2010 Bicycle Friendly Communities

By bikeleague | May 1, 2010
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The League of American Bicyclists is proud to announce 16 new Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), five renewing BFCs and 19 Honorable Mentions. As we have seen in the last few…

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May is Bike Month!

By bikeleague | May 1, 2010
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This year National Bike Month could hardly come at a more auspicious moment. Consider the timeliness of enjoying the simple pleasure of a bike ride: Gas prices are inexorably rising…

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Oprah’s No Phone Zone Day

By bikeleague | April 30, 2010
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Back in January, we told you that distracted driving had a new enemy and that her name was Oprah. Now to close out Distracted Driving Awareness Month Oprah has declared today…

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Rumbling

By bikeleague | April 27, 2010
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With funds from the American Reinvestment and  Recovery Act and Tiger Grants, rumble strips may be coming to a road near you. The League of American Bicyclists is working with Adventure Cycling…

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Bicycling in New York City

By bikeleague | April 26, 2010
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The New York Times reported today on new cycling counts in New York City that estimate the number of daily New York City cyclists at 236,000. As it happens, this…

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