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November 10, 2021by Raven Wells
In an update to our 2009 publication on the economic benefits of bicycling, our 2021 'Bicycling Benefits Business' report highlights why life — and the economy — is better for everyone when more people are on bikes. -
November 4, 2021by Lauren Jenkins
Today, the League releases a new report, "Reconnecting to the New Majority," to update our understanding of demographic trends in bicycling, identify areas of focus to ensure that all people have access to safe bicycling. -
July 28, 2021by Ken McLeodThe League took part in a NTSB roundtable on reducing speeds and the Safe System Approach.
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April 28, 2021by Ken McLeodThere is value in reframing and rewriting the MUTCD to make our roads safer and more accessible for everyone and enable communities to build back bicycle friendly.
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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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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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September 21, 2020by Caron Whitaker
Sixty percent of Americans surveyed think the federal government should invest more of its transportation dollars into programs that benefit people who bike and walk. -
September 17, 2020by Ken McLeodThere is new yearly data on bike commuting and a new League data portal including multiple federal, state, and local agency sources to enable comparisons on a variety of data for biking and walking.
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September 26, 2019by Ken McLeodNew estimates about bike commuting from the Census Bureau show a continued decline nationwide, down 3 percent since last year. Large cities such as Portland, Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Honolulu all saw decreases in the percentage of people biking to work.
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June 18, 2019by Ken McLeodNewly released preliminary data from NHTSA shows continued need for investments in bicyclist and pedestrian safety.
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