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Four Million Cars in Beijing

By bikeleague | December 18, 2009

It took Beijing 48 years to put their first million cars on the road. However, it only took two years to go from three million to four million cars. Just…

Odense More Than Just A Fairy Tale

By bikeleague | December 17, 2009

I continue to document my 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference experience … Odense has two major claims to fame. The first is that it’s home to Hans Christian Andersen,…

2009 Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

By bikeleague | December 17, 2009

For those interested in improving bicycle facilities, the 2009 Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was finally approved and released on December 16, 2009. The League has no comment…

From Climate Summit to US Climate Bill

By bikeleague | December 16, 2009

(photo credit: J. Peel) As the end of the Climate Summit draws near, tensions between world leaders over emission reduction targets continue to grow.  Today, Governor Schwarzenegger told the Climate…

Job: America Bikes Needs a Project Manager

By bikeleague | December 15, 2009

Here’s a job description from our friends at America Bikes. Job Title: Project Manager Education: Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, etc.) Location: Washington, District of Columbia – (negotiable) Type: Temporary Full-…

Bella Center Not So Bella

By bikeleague | December 15, 2009

I continue to document my 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference experience … By the time I got on the Metro to head over to the Bella Center this morning…

I didn’t break it; I promise

By bikeleague | December 14, 2009

I’ve just arrived in Copenhagen for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, found my hotel, turned on the TV and the COP15 Climate Talks are stalled. The G-77 nations…

Human Powered Christmas in Copenhagen

By bikeleague | December 11, 2009

League President Andy Clarke heads off to Copenhagen next week as an official observer to reinforce the need for national, state and local governments to include cycling as an integral…

Safe Routes to High School

By bikeleague | December 11, 2009

Of the likely asks at our 10th Anniversary National Bike Summit this March, one will involve the Safe Routes to High Schools Act, H.R. 4021 recently introduced by Congressman Blumenauer…

Coburn – McCain Report Dismisses Recovery-supported Bike Paths

By bikeleague | December 10, 2009

The League of American Bicyclists would like take this opportunity to thank Secretary Ray LaHood for his vision for a national transportation system that includes biking and walking as a…