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Governors Highway Safety Group releases Report on Importance of Bicyclist Safety

By Ken McLeod | August 25, 2017
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The report emphasizes the need for better data, law enforcement training, and roadway improvements rather than placing the responsibility for addressing bicyclist safety on bicyclists themselves.

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25 years, 50 rivers, 1 Greenway

By bikeleague | August 23, 2017
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The East Coast Greenway Alliance launched the East Coast River Relay in Calais, Maine, at the Canadian border, on August 24, finishing in Key West on October 30.

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60 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses

By bikeleague | August 17, 2017
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Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognizes 60 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses. They join nearly 1,400 businesses in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that have earned the BFB designation since 2008.

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Thank You, Bike Clubs!

By Kevin Dekkinga | August 14, 2017
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Since the very founding of the bike movement in this country, bike clubs have been integral to our success here at the League. Today, we’re humbled to claim more than 600 clubs as members.

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Fort Collins LCI Coach Workshop

By bikeleague | August 11, 2017
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Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community Fort Collins, CO, is hosting a workshop for League Cycling Instructor Coaches.

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What’s in the Senate Transportation HUD Budget?

By Caron Whitaker | August 3, 2017
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The Senate appropriations committee met last week and passed the Transportation Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill out of committee.

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Coming to grips with Oregon’s Bike Tax

By Ken McLeod | July 24, 2017
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Oregon’s new transportation bill will dedicate over $125 million to biking and walking over the next 10 years, but includes a $15 tax on bikes that cost more than $200. In this post we look at the implications of this first-in-the-nation bike tax.

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#bikefriends first round picks

By bikeleague | July 20, 2017
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Thanks to all who have been using the #bikefriends hashtag in your social media posts. Take a look at some of the great photos on Instagram and Twitter!

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Federal Policy Update Webinar

By bikeleague | July 12, 2017
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Caron Whitaker, Director of Bike Walk Action, holds a regular series of federal policy update webinars. Here’s the latest.

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Rumble Strips Got You Grumbling & Tools for Road Advocacy

By bikeleague | July 7, 2017
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We all like to ride on rural roads, but these areas are often rife with bad road designs of all types. In this guest post we look at a discussion of Rumble strips (gasp!), no shoulders (gasp!!), or worse — chip seal from the 2017 National Bike Summit.

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