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LaHood Goes 5 for 5 on the National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | January 30, 2013

We were disappointed yesterday to find out that Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is leaving the Obama administration, but, don’t worry: You’ll have your chance to cheer his accomplishments. Since his…

Atlanta’s Big Bicycling Ambitions

By bikeleague | January 30, 2013

Keep your eye on Atlanta. When your community draws 100 people to a community bike forum (pictured below) to listen to presentations about transportation policy – on a Saturday night –…

Tips to Make the White House a Bicycle Friendly Business #letdenisride

By Scott | January 30, 2013

After the Nobel Peace Prize, the League’s Bicycle Friendly Business designation is one of world’s most sought-after commendations. Clearly, allowing all staff to ride to work if they want to…

Bike Law University: Summary of State Safe Passing Laws

By Ken McLeod | January 30, 2013

A few weeks ago we launched our state-specific highlights of traffic laws that affect bicyclists — and the feedback was tremendous. We know you’re keen to learn more, so, over…

Let the Conversation Ride: Your #letdenisride Responses

By bikeleague | January 29, 2013

After news hit that new White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough might have to park his bike for good during his new daily commute, the bicycling community responded with…

Secretary LaHood is Leaving USDOT

By bikeleague | January 29, 2013

Politico is reporting that Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is leaving the Obama administration. Let’s look back at his tenure.

Meet the Women’s Forum Speakers: Martina Fahrner, Clever Cycles

By bikeleague | January 29, 2013

Martina Fahrner is an evangelist and a visionary. A trailblazing business woman with a passion to get more families on bicycles, she helped to introduce new types of cargo bikes,…

Free the Denis McDonough Ten (Speed)!

By bikeleague | January 28, 2013

News has been filtering in for days about the appointment of Denis McDonough to be President Obama’s new Chief of Staff. We’ve been paying particular attention because he lives not…

Advancing Equity in Bike Sharing Systems

By bikeleague | January 28, 2013

While he didn’t ride up to Capitol Hill, President Barack Obama showcased the city’s bicycle-friendly facilities during the inauguration last week, giving millions of Americans a glimpse of the bike…

Meet the Women’s Forum Speakers: Taliah Lempert, Bicycle Artist

By bikeleague | January 25, 2013

Maybe it was love at first sight — a wayward glance on a crowded street. Maybe you met through a friend or a family member and the first date was…