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83 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses help build a more Bicycle Friendly America

By Amelia Neptune | May 2, 2019
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The League welcomes new companies, government organizations, museums, and residential buildings to the growing movement to make biking better

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Help us increase and improve federal funding for biking and walking

By Caron Whitaker | April 12, 2019
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Imagine your community with more trails for people biking and walking. Imagine a bicyclist and pedestrian bridge over that major arterial that cuts neighborhoods off from each other. At the…

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League membership: the protected cycletrack of associations

By Kevin Dekkinga | April 8, 2019
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Here at the League, members are at the core of every program, every initiative, every action. As the ‘big tent’ national organization for bicycling, we need the wide depth and…

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Join the Movement for Bicyclists’ Rights

By Kevin Dekkinga | March 29, 2019
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Join the League during our Spring member drive to support our work advancing cyclists’ rights (and maybe win an e-bike!)

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How #BikeSummit19 took over Twitter

By Lauren Jenkins | March 20, 2019
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Over the next several weeks, we’ll post photos, presentations, and more detailed recaps about what we took away from the Summit. In the meantime, relive some of our favorite moments.

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Why Congress Should Put More Data in the Hands of Planners

By Ken McLeod | March 20, 2019
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Bikes can connect people to jobs, school, the store, and so much more. We’re asking Congress to support the COMMUTE Act so transportation planners can access data that shows how more bikeable cities benefit everyone.

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Congratulations to the 2019 National Bike Summit Awardees

By Lauren Jenkins | March 11, 2019
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Each National Bike Summit is an opportunity to recognize the exemplars of our vibrant bicycle advocacy community. From organizations to individuals, everyone plays an important role in the campaigns and…

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How to make the most of your lobby day at the 2019 National Bike Summit

By Caron Whitaker | March 4, 2019
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With #BikeSummit19 Lobby Day just a week away, review our tips and fact sheets on how to protect and promote bicyclists’ rights on Capitol Hill.

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Montgomery Bicycle Club Combats Distracted Driving in Alabama

By Ken McLeod | March 4, 2019
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Earlier this year, the Montgomery Bicycle Club escalated their work to pass a hands-free law in Alabama and make it the 17th state to pass a hands-free law.

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IIHS tests show U.S. vehicles can give pedestrians a brake – but U.S. still far from leading on automated safety systems

By Ken McLeod | February 21, 2019
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The United States should be a leader in vehicle safety, but a new report show how far behind the U.S. has fallen when designing vehicles for bicyclist and pedestrian safety.

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