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2009 Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

By bikeleague | December 17, 2009
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For those interested in improving bicycle facilities, the 2009 Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was finally approved and released on December 16, 2009. The League has no comment…

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From Climate Summit to US Climate Bill

By bikeleague | December 16, 2009
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(photo credit: J. Peel) As the end of the Climate Summit draws near, tensions between world leaders over emission reduction targets continue to grow.  Today, Governor Schwarzenegger told the Climate…

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Job: America Bikes Needs a Project Manager

By bikeleague | December 15, 2009
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Here’s a job description from our friends at America Bikes. Job Title: Project Manager Education: Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, etc.) Location: Washington, District of Columbia – (negotiable) Type: Temporary Full-…

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Bella Center Not So Bella

By bikeleague | December 15, 2009
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I continue to document my 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference experience … By the time I got on the Metro to head over to the Bella Center this morning…

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I didn’t break it; I promise

By bikeleague | December 14, 2009
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I’ve just arrived in Copenhagen for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, found my hotel, turned on the TV and the COP15 Climate Talks are stalled. The G-77 nations…

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Human Powered Christmas in Copenhagen

By bikeleague | December 11, 2009
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League President Andy Clarke heads off to Copenhagen next week as an official observer to reinforce the need for national, state and local governments to include cycling as an integral…

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Safe Routes to High School

By bikeleague | December 11, 2009
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Of the likely asks at our 10th Anniversary National Bike Summit this March, one will involve the Safe Routes to High Schools Act, H.R. 4021 recently introduced by Congressman Blumenauer…

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Coburn – McCain Report Dismisses Recovery-supported Bike Paths

By bikeleague | December 10, 2009
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The League of American Bicyclists would like take this opportunity to thank Secretary Ray LaHood for his vision for a national transportation system that includes biking and walking as a…

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Brooking’s Bike Forum

By bikeleague | December 9, 2009
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(Anna Kelso and Darren Flusche, League Policy Analysts, attended the Brookings Institute Forum) Last night League staff attended the Brookings Institute forum, “Cities, Bicycles, and the Future of Getting Around.”…

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Walking, biking, and health

By bikeleague | December 8, 2009
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Streetsblog points to a new New York CityDepartment of Health report that shows that people who walk and bike more are more likely to self-report good health. Don’t get caught up in…

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