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Bicycle Friendly Community Attitudes and Behaviors

By Ken McLeod | February 17, 2017

In the last Bicycle Friendly Community round we offered a survey that communities could choose to distribute to the public.

League and 3M announce the 2017 National Bike Challenge

By bikeleague | February 7, 2017

The League of American Bicyclists and presenting sponsor 3M are excited to announce the sixth annual National Bike Challenge.

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

By Caron Whitaker | January 16, 2017

Because of your support, US DOT has acknowledged that biking and walking have a role to play in reducing congestion and improving air quality!

National Bike Summit: December Preview

By Alison Dewey | December 8, 2016

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.

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

By bikeleague | December 2, 2016

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…

What will the new administration mean for biking and walking?

By Caron Whitaker | November 29, 2016

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?

Policy Priorities from Bike/Ped Professionals

By Caron Whitaker | October 24, 2016

The League did two surveys. One was of League members and advocates. Over 4000 advocates from all 50 states responded to this survey. The other survey was done in conjunction with the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.

Step it Up! Join Team Bike League

By bikeleague | October 11, 2016

Please join the Bike League in the Step It Up Challenge. It’s a two-week-long walking challenge, from October 13–26, to encourage Americans to increase their daily steps and jump start healthy habits.

Policy Priorities from League Advocates

By Caron Whitaker | September 26, 2016

Thanks to everyone who filled out our surveys on what the League’s federal policy priorities should be. We learned a lot! I really appreciate the thoughtful and insightful comments shared. The results of the surveys are included in the slideshow below.

How to do a successful bike light giveaway

By bikeleague | September 23, 2016

Bike lights save lives. League board member Jay Ferm of Bicycle Friendly Business Planet Bike shares tips for getting more lights on bikes in your community.