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How is the League so effective? We work in coalitions.

By Caron Whitaker | August 26, 2019

Whether it’s on our bread and butter issues like funding for bike infrastructure, or on larger issues like automated vehicles, the League engages coalitions of likeminded organizations to get things…

League leads coalition asking for AV Restart

By Ken McLeod | August 26, 2019

The League is working with a coalition of groups to ensure the future of automated vehicles considers people outside of cars, and on Friday we submitted a letter joined by 47 groups sharing our proactive vision for how a federal automated vehicle framework can enhance safety, accessibility, and communities.

The Senate’s Transportation bill: great for bikes

By Caron Whitaker | July 29, 2019

The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee released the text of the roads portion of the transportation reauthorization bill this morning and it is great for biking and walking.

The Senate’s first draft of the Transportation Bill: What I’m Watching

By Caron Whitaker | July 24, 2019

As the Senate unveils its first look at the next Transportation Bill, we highlight what we’re hoping to see in the bill to make biking better.

Notes from climbing Capitol Hill: June 24, 2019

By Caron Whitaker | June 24, 2019

Every day, the League is working to promote and protect bicyclists’ rights at the federal level. Here are Caron’s notes from the past few weeks on her work to promote bicyclists’ rights on Capitol Hill.

Notes from climbing Capitol Hill: June 7, 2019

By Caron Whitaker | June 7, 2019

Every day, the League is working to promote and protect bicyclists’ rights at the federal level. Here are notes from Caron Whitaker, our vice president of government relations, on her work and the conversations happening on the Hill this week.

America needs SAFE Streets

By Caron Whitaker | June 4, 2019

States spend less than 1% of their federal safety funding to reduce the dangers faced by pedestrians and bicyclists, who make up 18% of traffic fatalities. A new bill would change that.

Notes from climbing Capitol Hill: May 24, 2019

By Caron Whitaker | May 24, 2019

Every day, the League is working to promote and protect bicyclists’ rights at the federal level. Here are notes from Caron Whitaker, our vice president of government relations, on her work and the conversations happening on the Hill this week.

Why America needs a Bike New Deal

By Ken McLeod | May 9, 2019

Earlier this year, we introduced our vision for a Bike New Deal, a transformative plan to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone based on five goals. Here’s our “why”.

“Every Life Counts”: Our testimony on the Hill for safer roads

By Caron Whitaker | May 8, 2019

The League testified before Congress in April, giving voice to the millions of bicyclists nationwide demanding safer roads.