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Applications now open for the first-ever Active Mobility Leadership Lab

By Bike League | January 14, 2026

The League of American Bicyclists is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a new training program for emerging and aspiring Bicycle Friendly Communities: the Active Mobility Leadership…

Big Safe Streets Awards for Bicycle Friendly Communities

By Ken McLeod | January 8, 2026

The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program has been a popular and successful program since its creation in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Through four years of its…

2025 Mobility Insights Report: What 5 million Lime trips reveal about building better, safer streets

By bikeleague | December 19, 2025

Originally posted in The Lime Times Cities are embracing a new era of sustainable transportation across the U.S. Lime is proud to release the second annual mobility report with the League…

Advocate Spotlight: Frank Babel, Hilton Head Island’s Super Volunteer

By bikeleague | December 8, 2025

As the year winds down, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our favorite feel-good stories of 2025. For anyone battling the December chill, this one comes with a burst…

2026 Community Spark Grant Accepting Applications

By Anna Tang | November 24, 2025

For the fifth year in a row, the League of American Bicyclists is thrilled to announce that we are accepting proposals for Community Spark Grants! Launched in 2022, this mini-grant…

BFC Spotlight: Eugene’s Gold Level School-Based Cycling Education

By Jamil Modaffari | November 19, 2025

A Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) encourages and enables people to bike for both transportation and recreation, providing residents with a safe and connected bikeway network and vibrant bike culture. To…

Detroit on the Move: Insights from October’s LCA Workshop

By Anna Tang | November 10, 2025

Detroit, known as “Motor City” and long hailed as the car capital of the United States, might seem like an unlikely location to host a bike advocacy workshop. But after…

Gearing Up in Winchester, Virginia: Lessons from a Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop

By Anna Tang | October 23, 2025

Winchester is a quaint city with a population of just over 28,000 residents, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of northern Virginia. Surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and just a…

Ridgeland, Mississippi: Pedaling Toward Prosperity and Wellness

By Marlee Townsend | September 29, 2025

Ridgeland, Mississippi, is putting itself on the map—not just for its scenic charm, but as a growing destination for bicycling enthusiasts and families seeking active, healthy lifestyles. Thanks to the…

How Cheyenne’s Bronze BFC Award Started with One Local Champion

By Chris Vaughan | September 2, 2025

In the biking world, Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a bit of a hidden gem. “There’s been a big interest in the community in bicycling for decades,” says Public Information Officer Matt…