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July 1, 2020by Caron WhitakerThis afternoon the House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, a five year transportation bill, and it includes important improvements in safety and equity thanks to the bike advocacy community.
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June 26, 2020by Caron WhitakerWe have accomplished so much for people who bike in this bill. Help eensure the INVEST in America Act is the best reflection of building a Bicycle Friendly America truly for everyone.
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June 25, 2020by Caron WhitakerBy encouraging more people to choose biking to work, the Bicycle Commuter Act will be part of the solution to reducing emissions from the transportation sector, the largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions.
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June 22, 2020by Caron WhitakerThis bill is transformative - it’s the first bill to approach real reform in almost 30 years - and within the systemic reforms in the INVEST in America Act are almost all the League’s priorities which means the INVEST in America Act is great for people who bike.
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June 4, 2020by Caron WhitakerThe House version of the transportation bill includes increased funding for biking and walking and a greater focus on safety for people biking and walking.
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May 6, 2020by Caron WhitakerWe sent a letter outlining four recommendations for how the federal government can fast-track transit and active transportation projects amid the COVID-19 crisis devastating cities and people across America.
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May 5, 2020by Caron WhitakerBetween 2008 and 2018, pedestrian fatalities increased by 43 percent. Throughout the decade, numerous Department of Transportation officials over two administrations have touted pedestrian safety as a priority.
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April 14, 2020by Caron WhitakerAt the League, we are asking ourselves, what can we do to make it easier for people to walk and bike safely right now and to encourage people to continue bicycling once this crisis is over.
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March 16, 2020by Bill NesperToday, the League and Uber announced a new safety partnership towards building healthier, sustainable, vibrant communities.
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February 3, 2020by Ken McLeodJoin the League in telling NHTSA to update their car safety testing to emphasize upgrades that would reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities.
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