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What safer biking laws should look like

By Ken McLeod | January 29, 2025
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The League knows bike laws. For decades, the League of American Bicyclists has advocated for the rights of people who bike and for traffic laws that align with best practices…

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91 Places Earned Bicycle Friendly Community Awards in 2024

By Marlee Townsend | January 28, 2025
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At a time when many are looking for ways to strengthen their communities, local investments in better bicycling offer a path forward. Today, the League of American Bicyclists is proud…

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Sean Duffy’s Nomination Sails Through Committee

By Caron Whitaker | January 27, 2025
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Update: Duffy was confirmed by the Senate on January 28 and sworn in as the Secretary of Transportation the same day. On January 16th, President Trump’s nominee for Transportation Secretary,…

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‘Where the Sidewalk Begins’: an excerpt from Wes Marshall’s Killed By A Traffic Engineer

By Bike League | January 24, 2025
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We’re pleased to present an excerpt from Wes Marshall’s book, “Killed by a Traffic Engineer”, and we’re equally thrilled to be hosting Marshall as a keynote speaker at this year’s…

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Finding Joy in Winter Biking: Stories and Reflections

By Marlee Townsend | January 23, 2025
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Winter biking isn’t just about toughing it out in the cold—it’s about finding those little moments of joy that make it all worthwhile. From the quiet beauty of snow-covered trails…

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Five Takeaways from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting

By Ken McLeod | January 9, 2025
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The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting is one of the largest transportation conferences in the United States, perhaps in the world. This year was its 104th meeting and it…

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How Community Spark Grants Boosted Local Biking Initiatives in 2024

By Marlee Townsend | December 23, 2024
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Big changes can start small. That’s the idea behind the League’s Community Spark Grants—to give local leaders the catalyst they need for bite-sized projects that make biking safer, easier, and…

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New Transportation Alternatives Funding coming your way

By Caron Whitaker | December 19, 2024
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Thanks to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), the Ranking Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, your state is getting more Transportation Alternatives funds! Yesterday, Congress passed the Water…

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LCI Spotlight: Michael Potoczny

By Marlee Townsend | December 13, 2024
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The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…

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New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across America

By Marlee Townsend | December 12, 2024
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Washington, DC — The League of American Bicyclists has released its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of state efforts to improve conditions for bicycling. This year’s rankings…

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