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Each day, my commute to work takes me down the National Mall and through the ellipse in front of the White House (yeah, I can’t complain). Lo and behold, this…
You already bike to work or ride to the store. Why not use those trips to help the League win a $10,000 grant? Many of you were among the 30,000…
500 participants. Eight communities. $10 million for biking and walking. Talk about an impressive year for Advocacy Advance. Over the past 11 months, the Advocacy Advance team — a partnership…
After Congress passes a transportation bill, it’s up to the U.S. Department of Transportation to figure out how the law should be interpreted — and release “guidance” for your state…
Yesterday, Bill Nesper and I rode our bikes down the Mount Vernon Trail to congratulate BikeArlington for their stand-out performance as a first place finisher in the “Micro Business” category…
Whose streets work better: Atlanta or Chicago? According to the most common assessment tool for congestion — the Travel Time Index (TTI) — the answer is Atlanta. The average trip…
On this day, 134 years ago, a cycling legend was born: Marshall “Major” Taylor. Born in rural Indiana in 1878, Taylor was a pioneer in American sport — not just…
… I can’t resist sharing this amazing picture I found. Photo from http://www.culturecycles.com Yesterday, we all be took some time to think of what we’re thankful for. What was…
Gathering with family, eating a good meal — Thanksgiving is about reflection and gratitude. Here at the League, bikes have benefited our lives in many different ways, but we all…
In September, 50 community members participated in an Advocacy Advance Action 2020 Workshop in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to jumpstart the region’s efforts to fund local bicycle and pedestrian projects. The clear…