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February 28, 2021by Caron Whitaker2021 is proving to be a busy year in Washington, DC, especially for transportation! Between the reauthorization bill, talk of a stimulus and a new administration and Department of transportation, there’s a lot of opportunity for improving bicycling and walking. Here’s the League’s priority list for promoting Bicycle Friendly federal policy this year:
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February 12, 2021by Ken McLeodCommitting to #ZeroTrafficDeaths is committing to saving lives. Since January 20, 2021, more than 1,000 organizations and individuals have joined that call.
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February 1, 2021by League StaffOn January 27, the League held a webinar in partnership with AARP Livable Communities to discuss data insights and new efforts for improving bicycling among older adults.
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January 19, 2021by Lauren JenkinsCheck inside for a preview of some of the speakers and sessions and you can look forward to at #BikeSummit21.
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January 19, 2021by Ken McLeodThe League, our partners, and grassroots advocates like you have been keeping up the pressure to ensure AVs meet their potential by directly engaging with NHTSA and Congress.
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December 14, 2020by kademuyewoFor 2021, we’re planning the biggest and best online bike event to date: the 2021 National Bike Summit! And of course, you are invited because you and other people who want to make biking better are what makes every National Bike Summit so powerful and so critical to enacting change at the federal level.
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November 30, 2020by Cecily FooteThis month, Austin voters resoundingly affirmed the city’s proposed plans for better active transportation and transit networks.
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November 20, 2020by Ken McLeodThe Covid-19 pandemic has shined a harsh light on the danger of underlying conditions that leave people vulnerable to diseases.
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November 2, 2020by Caron WhitakerTomorrow — Tuesday, November 3 — is the last day of voting in this year’s election, and we want to urge you one last time: make sure you get out and vote. Below, you'll find some resources to help find your polling place, see what is on your ballot, and learn what to do if you have any difficulties voting tomorrow.
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October 27, 2020by Caron WhitakerWe know, you’re hearing it from everyone. But it’s important, so we’re saying it, too: the election is one week away and your vote counts.