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Make your Holidays Merry, Bright AND Bike-Friendly!

By bikeleague | November 30, 2012

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…

Take the 2 Mile Challenge; Help the League Win $10K

By bikeleague | November 29, 2012

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…

Advocacy Advance Workshops = Millions for Bike/Ped Projects

By bikeleague | November 28, 2012

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…

Register Now: Navigating MAP-21 Webinar on Guidance TODAY

By bikeleague | November 28, 2012

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…

BikeArlington Proves a “Micro Business” Can Log Mega Miles

By bikeleague | November 27, 2012

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…

Moving People or Vehicles: How Do We Grade our Roads?

By bikeleague | November 27, 2012

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…

Happy Birthday, Major Taylor!

By bikeleague | November 26, 2012

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…

You’re Probably Sick of Seeing Turkey, But…

By bikeleague | November 23, 2012

… 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…

Why We’re Thankful for Bikes!

By bikeleague | November 22, 2012

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…

$2 Million Win for Biking and Walking in Harrisonburg

By bikeleague | November 21, 2012

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…