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New York State may be the first state to implement speed limiters for repeat offenders. Legislation like this is a good step in our collective efforts to make our streets…
Yet Another Threat to Federal Funding for Biking and Walking: Reconciliation Puts Grants in Jeopardy
The League often notes that the congressionally established Transportation Alternatives Program is the largest single source of federal funding for bicycling and walking projects across the country. Officially created in…
On April 8th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a press release announcing its early estimates of overall traffic fatalities for 2024, projecting that 39,345 people died in…
In the United States, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have been increasing with an 83% increase in pedestrian deaths and 76% increase in bicyclist deaths between 2009 and 2022. If you…
During the campaign, Candidate Trump talked about pulling back funding from President Biden’s signature accomplishments including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance for their annual convention, this year held in my hometown of Chicago. The Major Taylor Convention…
Major Taylor was the first superstar of cycling. He was known as the fastest man on a bike and was a global phenomenon at a time when telegrams were the…
Earlier this month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) related to mechanical hazards of e-bikes. There are no new rules proposed in…
The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) requires auto manufacturers to implement drunk driving prevention technology in new vehicles as early as 2026. It does so by directing…
The Transportation Appropriations bill is coming up for a vote which means representatives will attempt to add amendments that weaken federal funding for bicycling safety. We need you to take…