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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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51 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities

By bikeleague | November 28, 2016
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We are excited to announce 51 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities℠ from 25 states, There are now 164 BFUs in 44 states and Washington, DC, a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the US transforming their campuses and the communities around them.

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National Bike Summit Registration is Open

By bikeleague | November 21, 2016
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Join us in Washington, DC, from March 6–9, for the 2017 National Bike Summit, where advocates, bike industry leaders, local decision makers, engineers and planners will convene to discuss, learn, experience and advocate for better bicycling.

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103 Bicycle Friendly Communities Awarded

By bikeleague | November 16, 2016
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The League of American Bicyclists welcomes 26 new and 77 renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities. This is the largest application round in the program’s history. In total, 140 communities applied. There are now 404 BFCs in all 50 states.

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League Board Vice Chair Encourages You to Vote

By bikeleague | November 10, 2016
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Hello to all members of the League! It has been my pleasure to serve, and I am now on my third term of three years and going strong.

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League Board Candidates

By bikeleague | November 1, 2016
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The League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. The following candidates are up for election for member-elected Board positions.

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Vote Now for League Board Candidates

By bikeleague | November 1, 2016
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Are you ready to vote! The election for new members of the Board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists is now open. I encourage all members to read the bios of the candidates, and cast your vote for 6 candidates.

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