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ADA turns 20, we look ahead to Complete Streets

By bikeleague | July 26, 2010

Today, July 26, marks the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the important achievements of the ADA was to require that facilities in the public…

CBO says federal Distracted Driving law would not add to deficit

By bikeleague | July 23, 2010

A new report issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) concludes that a law that would provide states with grants for distracted driving safety programs would not contribute to the…

Cyched to Cycle in San Antonio

By bikeleague | July 21, 2010

The City of San Antonio has launched a new safety campaign called “Get Cyched,” featuring these two ads, to draw attention to their new Safe Passing Ordinance. The message emphasizes sharing…

A Boom in Bicycle-Friendly

By bikeleague | July 21, 2010

Last Friday marked the summer deadline for Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) and Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) applications. These programs are a part of our Bicycle Friendly America program, which also…

A FABBulous guide for Bicycling Advocates

By bikeleague | July 19, 2010

Using the funds from an Advocacy Advance grant, the Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling (FABB) have produced the “Guide for reviewing Public Road Design and Bicycling Accommodations for Virginia Bicycling…

Copenblogging (and filming)

By bikeleague | July 16, 2010

Now that we’re recovered from our jet lag, let’s follow up on our previous Velo-City Global blogging, by presenting some of the other good coverage of the event that’s out…

Rumble strips north of the border

By bikeleague | July 15, 2010

The Recumbent Blog got its hands on the installation instructions for continuous milled rumble strips in Alberta, Canada. It’s worth looking at in the context of our discussion of rumble…

Know your state stats

By bikeleague | July 14, 2010

When bicycling advocates approach their elected officials to encourage them to support bicycling-friendly policies, one of the first rules is: be informed. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics has made being…

St. Charles County, the Morning After

By bikeleague | July 13, 2010

St. Charles, Mo. County Council decided to table the proposed bike ban after the bill’s initial reading last night. Thanks to all county residents and advocates who spoke out against…

St. Charles County, MO Bike Ban Bill (UPDATED)

By bikeleague | July 12, 2010

First Black Hawk, Colorado, now St. Charles County, Missouri. St. Charles County Council Member Joe Brazil will be introducing a bill (bill no. 3620) in an attempt to ban bicycles…