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“Facing Race” in the Bike Movement, Part II

By bikeleague | November 20, 2012

As Carolyn mentioned in her post yesterday, we both attended a the Facing Race conference this past week(end). Why, you might ask, would two League staff members sacrifice their weekends…

Bike-Friendly Ballot Measure Hangs on 0.1 Percent of the Vote

By bikeleague | November 20, 2012

As of Friday afternoon, 350,899 Alameda County voters had voted in favor of ballot measure B1, which would increase the county’s transportation tax from a half cent to 1 cent…

“Facing Race” in the Bike Movement, Part I

By bikeleague | November 19, 2012

At bicycle gatherings over the past few years, I’ve attended discussions about building an inclusive movement, engaging more diverse communities in our work. We’ve started the sometimes difficult but absolutely…

More Bike, Less Pike

By Alison Dewey | November 19, 2012

Standing at the corner of Route 355 (also known as Rockville Pike) and Veirs Mill Road in Rockville, Maryland, you might be baffled that this city was recently named a…

From Advocate to Educator: My Weekend Becoming an LCI

By bikeleague | November 16, 2012

The weekend after Hurricane Sandy, a few eager bicyclists gathered in an old Firemen’s Training Facility in Baltimore, Md., ready to sharpen their skills, boost their teaching know-how and become…

What Does The Election Mean For Biking?

By bikeleague | November 15, 2012

The parlor games began before all the votes were even counted. Who will be the Secretary of Transportation in President Obama’s second term? Will leadership of Congressional committees that decide…

The Passing of a Bicycle Visionary: Ellen Fletcher

By bikeleague | November 15, 2012

It is with a heavy heart that we note the passing of a true bicycle advocacy leader: Ellen Fletcher. According to Richard Masoner: “The Holocaust survivor, PTA mom, city council…

Anchorage Advocates Close in on $1.3 Million in Federal Funds for Bikes

By bikeleague | November 13, 2012

Earlier this month, Anchorage advocates celebrated a major step toward implementation of the region’s bike plan. The Anchorage Metro Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) is the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). AMATS has…

New Orleans Gets Jazzed About Bike Funding

By bikeleague | November 12, 2012

On November 1, sixty advocates, agency staff and elected officials came together to learn how to fund transportation infrastructure that is safe for all users. Joined by participants from Baton Rouge and Mississippi, discussion focused on bringing in more money with the new transportation bill to fund local biking and walking projects.

Call for Proposals: Present at the 2013 National Bike Summit

By bikeleague | November 12, 2012

We need your knowledge and expertise to show Congress and the nation that Bicycling Means Business. We’re looking for the very best speakers to present their insight and expertise at…