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National Geographic Society mobile workshop at #NBS17

By bikeleague | February 1, 2017
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We are proud to have National Geographic Society as part of the League’s Bicycle Friendly Business program.

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Women Bike Pop-Up Shop 2017 at Summit

By Alison Dewey | January 18, 2017
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Calling all bike-minded, entrepreneurial, female bike enthusiasts. For the fifth year in a row, we will feature the Women Bike Pop-Up Shop at the National Bike Summit!

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Thank you for asking USDOT to measure people, not just cars

By Caron Whitaker | January 16, 2017
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Because of your support, US DOT has acknowledged that biking and walking have a role to play in reducing congestion and improving air quality!

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2016: A great year for League’s Bicycle Friendly America program

By bikeleague | December 27, 2016
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What a year it’s been for the Bicycle Friendly America program! With 2016 coming to a close, now is a great time to celebrate the accomplishments of our flagship advocacy…

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1,265 Bicycle Friendly Businesses

By bikeleague | December 21, 2016
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Today, the League of American Bicyclists awarded 42 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses℠ (BFBs). There are now 1,265 BFBs in 49 states and the District of Columbia ranging from local business to Fortune 500 corporate headquarters.

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Summit Award Nominations and Proposals

By Alison Dewey | December 19, 2016
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The League of American Bicyclists is seeking award nominations and proposals for the 2017 National Bike Summit, hosted March 6-9 in Washington, D.C.

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National Bike Summit: December Preview

By Alison Dewey | December 8, 2016
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An impressive 96% of Summit attendees surveyed over the last five years said that they would return to the Summit and recommend it to a friend. We’re thrilled by this, though not surprised.

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Bike/Ped Projects Create 46% More Jobs Than Road-Only Projects

By bikeleague | December 2, 2016
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This is a repost of a blog done in 2011 showing that biking and walking projects create more jobs per million dollars spent than road only projects. Its relevant now…

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Davis, CA: Platinum Bicycle Friendly Trifecta

By Ken McLeod | December 1, 2016
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State & Local Policy Manager Ken McLeod went to Davis, CA, a Platinum BFC that also is the home of the UC Davis, which has Platinum status as a BFU and a BFB. While there, he worked with sponsor Ground Control Systems to make a video.

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What will the new administration mean for biking and walking?

By Caron Whitaker | November 29, 2016
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Throughout his campaign and in his acceptance speech President Elect Trump promised to support a trillion dollar investment in infrastructure spending. What will that mean for biking and walking?

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