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August 24, 2009
by Darren Flusche
In 1984 the Muppets took Manhattan; in 2009 the League of American Bicyclists took Portland. That Muppet reference is partly just an excuse to link to this bicycling scene from the Great Muppet Caper. But we really did take Portland.
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August 18, 2009
by Darren Flusche
We have posted a report on the economic impacts of investing in bicycling to the new policy/reports section of our site. The report summarizes available research on the contribution of bicycling, bicycle tourism and the bicycle industry to the national and local economies, neighborhoods and businesses. The purpose is to provide advocates with an additional tool to show policy makers the benefits...
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August 17, 2009
by support
John Burke, President of Trek, found the perfect combination of events last week to say “thank you” to Congressman James L.
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August 17, 2009
by Darren Flusche
Last month Transportation Alternatives, New York City’s bicycling and walking advocacy organization, released “Executive Order: A M
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August 14, 2009
by Darren Flusche
When you think of recess, you may think of kids playing on school playgrounds. But that’s because you’re not a Member of Congress – unless you are, in which case, welcome. For Members of Congress, recess is an opportunity to return to their home districts and hear from constituents on the issues that are important to them. It looks something like this: