Categories

Blog

The policy we are lobbying on at the National Bike Summit

By Caron Whitaker | March 1, 2018
Posted in

In this webinar we walk through the asks for the National Bike Summit. The webinar will discuss the League’s position on an infrastructure package and other legislation you will be discussing in your lobby day meetings.

Read More →

League Awards presented at National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | February 28, 2018
Posted in

At the 2018 National Bike Summit, the League will recognize advocates, educators and club leaders who made a difference in the past year.

Read More →

Shared Spaces, Complete Streets, and Safety (book excerpt)

By bikeleague | February 27, 2018
Posted in

In the 1980s, traffic engineer Hans Monderman conducted an experiment in Oudehaske, NL. He removed all road signs, signals and road markings and made all pedestrians, bikers and cars share roads and squares equally, creating a “shared space.” As a result, all travelers paid greater attention to each other equally to keep everyone safe.

Read More →

#BikeLobbyDay in DC: What you need to know

By Caron Whitaker | February 22, 2018
Posted in

If this is your first Summit, if you have questions about lobbying, or just want to brush up on best practices, watch this webinar. We will talk you through what…

Read More →

Taking action in Utah to improve cycling in the Beehive State

By bikeleague | February 16, 2018
Posted in ,

An essential part of our mission is working closely with state and local bike advocacy groups. The League of American Bicyclists is happy to be working with Bike Utah to support two of its legislative priorities this year.

Read More →

Rather than safety, access or improved infrastructure, Trump Infrastructure Proposal prioritizes leverage

By Caron Whitaker | February 14, 2018
Posted in

The League believes our transportation system should be based on basic principles of safety first, connecting networks and local control.

Read More →

E-Bikes: What you should know

By bikeleague | February 9, 2018
Posted in

The rise of the e-bike market has generated lots of excitement and also lots of questions. At the 2018 National Bike Summit, we are hosting a panel of industry experts to address these questions.

Read More →

Carrollton, GA, “The Friendly City” becomes a Bicycle Friendly Community

By Ken McLeod | February 5, 2018
Posted in

Carrollton’s BFC application was an unexpected pleasure. We look forward to more communities like Carrollton who bring energy and unique stories about how bicycling developed in their community.

Read More →

Bike Access for Tappan Zee Bridge

By bikeleague | February 2, 2018
Posted in

An essential part of our mission is working closely with state and local bike advocacy groups. The League and 18 other groups co-signed a letter requesting improved access to the Shared Use Path on the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo / Tappan Zee Bridge.

Read More →

New Belgium Brewing’s Kim Jordan delivers Summit Keynote

By bikeleague | January 31, 2018
Posted in

Kim Jordan, co-founder of New Belgium Brewing will be delivering the keynote address at the 2018 National Bike Summit. New Belgium has been a long-time supporter of bike advocacy.

Read More →