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The E-Bike Rebate: What’s Next

By Caron Whitaker | July 28, 2022

We didn’t get an e-bike rebate in the climate, health care and deficit reduction bill, but here are the lessons we have learned and what we’ll be doing to see it in future legislation.

Manchin-Schumer Deal: What Is In It

By Caron Whitaker | July 28, 2022

We have a deal on a climate, health care and deficit reduction bill, which could pass as part of a reconciliation bill. Here’s what’s in it!

Buttigieg Briefs Congress on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation

By Caron Whitaker | July 21, 2022

Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified in front of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee about the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Here’s our recap.

US DOT Proposes NEW Performance Measure To Reduce GHG Emissions

By Caron Whitaker | July 11, 2022

The US DOT has released a proposed rule that will require states to measure Greenhouse gas emissions in order to track progress towards a national goal of environmental sustainability.

How New Climate Programs Will Benefit Biking: a Carbon Reduction Program analysis

By Caron Whitaker | May 6, 2022

In April, we got guidance on the Carbon Reduction Program included in the first-ever Climate title. Here’s a brief analysis.

Bicyclists Have the Right to Safer Vehicles

By Ken McLeod | May 4, 2022

The League has submitted a comment on NHSTA’s New Car Assessment Program update, emphasizing that cyclist-AEB should be included TODAY.

Top 12 Actions In the National Roadway Safety Strategy

By Caron Whitaker | January 28, 2022

Yesterday, the Biden Administration released its National Roadway Safety Strategy, “a roadmap for addressing the national crisis in roadway fatalities and serious injuries.”  The League has been awaiting this strategy…

What a League National Safety Strategy Would Prioritize

By Caron Whitaker | January 26, 2022

Here is how you can join the League in sharing our vision for better biking with the Biden Administration ahead of the first-ever National Safety Strategy.

Biking and Walking Access Now Required on Bridges!

By Caron Whitaker | January 14, 2022

Now anytime a state replaces or rehabilitates any highway bridge deck they must include biking and walking access.

BBB Passes the House! Good News for Bike Infrastructure

By Caron Whitaker | November 19, 2021

The House passed historic legislation meant to address climate change and reduce the growing income gap in our country.