Local and State Advocacy
Fueled by League members’ calls for a dedicated bike advocacy workshop, 2024 marked the debut of the League Cycling Advocate (LCA) program. Now in its second year, the program certifies…
Today, the League of American Bicyclists is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 Community Spark Grants! After extensive review, the League selected 10 communities to each receive $2,000…
In our first year of hosting workshops to certify League Cycling Advocates (LCAs) in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, we’ve seen incredible engagement and enthusiasm from emerging and seasoned bike advocates…
The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…
The bike movement is led by tens of thousands of state and local advocates across the country who make the case for better biking at city council meetings, state legislatures,…
by Shelby Ottengheime On June 20, 2024, a group of thirteen children made history by reaching a settlement in their climate lawsuit against the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (Hawai’i DOT).…
A few weeks ago, we headed to Philadelphia, PA to host our second League Cycling Advocate (LCA) workshop. Bringing together passionate cyclists and community leaders for three days of learning,…
In April 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released fatality data from 2022 showing increases in the number of people killed by drivers while biking or walking. The…
In March, the League of American Bicyclists kicked off our new League Cycling Advocate (LCA) Workshop, a three-day course that certified nearly 50 LCAs in the basics of what it means…
Last year, the League of American Bicyclists launched the Slow Roads Save Lives campaign. The campaign aims to create safer roads where people biking, walking, using mobility devices, and driving…