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Importance of Bike Parking

By bikeleague | August 25, 2009
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Author of Traffic and transportation blogger, Tom Vanderbilt has an article in the new issue of Slate Magazine talking about the need for bike parking:  If car parking is often…

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Portland Safe Routes to Schools Conference

By bikeleague | August 24, 2009
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In 1984 the Muppets took Manhattan; in 2009 the League of American Bicyclists took Portland. That Muppet reference is partly just an excuse to link to this bicycling scene from…

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Economic Impact of Bicycling Investments

By bikeleague | August 18, 2009
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We have posted a report on the economic impacts of investing in bicycling to the new policy/reports section of our site. The report summarizes available research on the contribution of bicycling, bicycle tourism and the bicycle industry to the national and local economies, neighborhoods and businesses. The purpose is to provide advocates with an additional tool to show policy makers the benefits of investing in bicycling. Thanks to Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Streetsblog, and EcoVelo for spreading the word about the report.

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Thank You, Congressman Oberstar

By bikeleague | August 17, 2009
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John Burke, President of Trek, found the perfect combination of events last week to say “thank you” to Congressman James L. Oberstar for his 20-year, on-going commitment to championing the…

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Advocacy Advance Grant funds NYC Traffic Safety Study

By bikeleague | August 17, 2009
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Last month Transportation Alternatives, New York City’s bicycling and walking advocacy organization, released “Executive Order: A Mayoral Strategy for Traffic Safety.” Executive Order tells the stories of bicyclists who have been…

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It is August recess, contact your Congressperson

By bikeleague | August 14, 2009
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When you think of recess, you may think of kids playing on school playgrounds. But that’s because you’re not a Member of Congress – unless you are, in which case,…

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Boston’s challenge: “Change the culture”

By bikeleague | August 13, 2009
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Photo credit: Jodi Hilton for The New York Times The League’s Bicycle Friendly Community program recognizes cities that promote and protect bicyclists through the five E’s – education, engineering, encouragement,…

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The Blog is Back – League Responds to Attacks on Bike Funding

By bikeleague | August 12, 2009
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After a long hiatus, the League of American Bicyclists’ blog is back. As before, the blog will feature contributions from the whole staff. Unlike before, the League now has two…

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On Your Right!

By BillN | September 15, 2008
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“On your right!” This is what popped into my head this morning as I glided past the rows of morning car commuters crawling along the George Washington Parkway heading into…

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In Memorium: Dick Burke

By BillN | March 14, 2008
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The bicycle industry lost one of its true leaders with the passing earlier this week of Dick Burke, founder of Trek Bicycles, Inc. Burke’s and Trek’s story within the industry…

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