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This is it: take action on the BIB

By Caron Whitaker | August 5, 2021

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (formerly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework) is moving fast — and it continues to look pretty good for people who bike and walk. As we’ve…

Bikes in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

By Caron Whitaker | August 2, 2021

It is not perfect, but it’s good for bicycling and walking.

Summer of the Safe System

By Ken McLeod | July 28, 2021

The League took part in a NTSB roundtable on reducing speeds and the Safe System Approach.

What’s up with the Infrastructure Package?

By Caron Whitaker | July 26, 2021

If you have been watching the news, you’ve heard a lot about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (BIF) and whether or not it will pass the Senate.

Over $309 Million In Earmarks for Biking and Walking

By bikeleague | July 23, 2021

Similar to the surface transportation bill, the appropriations bill also contains large quantities of earmarked funding. Read our analysis and learn what was requested by your Member of Congress.

Putting Better Biking in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

By Caron Whitaker | July 16, 2021

Tell your senators the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework must incorporate key bike safety and infrastructure provisions from BOTH the House and Senate transportation reauthorization bills.

INVEST in America Earmarks With Good News for Bicycling and Walking

By bikeleague | July 12, 2021

The League has been tracking the proposed earmarks and analyzing their projected impact on bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.

Amendments to INVEST Act Improve Equity and Street Safety

By bikeleague | July 1, 2021

As the House version of the transportation reauthorization bill, the INVEST in America Act is widely regarded as essential legislation. Its next step will be a conference committee.

It is infrastructure week! At least in the House of Representatives.

By Caron Whitaker | June 28, 2021

This week, the House of Representatives will be voting on a five-year $715 billion dollar transportation reauthorization bill called the INVEST in America Act.

INVEST in America: our take on the House bill

By Caron Whitaker | June 7, 2021

Below, you’ll find the League’s statement on the INVEST in America Act, and our detailed analysis of what’s in the bill for biking and walking.