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Woodall Amendment hurts biking and walking funding

By Caron Whitaker | September 18, 2017

The Woodall Amendment would allow state Departments of Transportation to take back the funding allocations Congress appropriated to local governments, and take back funds for biking and walking disproportionately.

The League Teams up with Clean Energy Company Arcadia Power

By Kevin Dekkinga | September 18, 2017

League members and supporters are now able to choose clean energy while driving donations to support building a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone.

Bike commute growth has leveled off – but some cities still show the way

By Ken McLeod | September 14, 2017

The handful of cities that led the rebound of U.S. bike commuting a decade ago seem to have slowed down — but continuing growth elsewhere suggests that progress can still happen if cities want it to.

WHERE WE RIDE 2016: ANALYSIS OF BIKE COMMUTING

By Ken McLeod | September 14, 2017

Where do people ride in the United States? This 4th edition of our Where We Ride report looks at 2016 Census estimates of bike commuting to see where biking happens.

Amtrak: Welcoming bikes on trains

By bikeleague | September 13, 2017

Previously, we answered many of your questions about bringing bikes on Amtrak. Now, we’d like to share with you some more details about the specific equipment used for bike service on Amtrak trains.

Outspoken Cyclist podcast features National Bike Challenge

By bikeleague | September 8, 2017

The 2017 National Bike Challenge has now grown to over 30,000 riders who have collectively logged over 20 million miles. To celebrate these milestones, we wanted to share with you some episodes from the Outspoken Cyclist podcast.

Governors Highway Safety Group releases Report on Importance of Bicyclist Safety

By Ken McLeod | August 25, 2017

The report emphasizes the need for better data, law enforcement training, and roadway improvements rather than placing the responsibility for addressing bicyclist safety on bicyclists themselves.

25 years, 50 rivers, 1 Greenway

By bikeleague | August 23, 2017

The East Coast Greenway Alliance launched the East Coast River Relay in Calais, Maine, at the Canadian border, on August 24, finishing in Key West on October 30.

Thank You, Bike Clubs!

By Kevin Dekkinga | August 14, 2017

Since the very founding of the bike movement in this country, bike clubs have been integral to our success here at the League. Today, we’re humbled to claim more than 600 clubs as members.

Fort Collins LCI Coach Workshop

By bikeleague | August 11, 2017

Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community Fort Collins, CO, is hosting a workshop for League Cycling Instructor Coaches.