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It was a near-surreal moment at the 2010 National Bike Summit when Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood didn’t just make a surprise visit to the Congressional Reception, but rocked the crowd with a tabletop speech that put his unambiguous support behind bicycling. But magic moments have become an annual tradition for the Summit, with each year outpacing the last with rousing speakers and innovative content.
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An innovative, bi-partisan bill in Congress, introduced by Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ), would take steps to advance equity for bicyclists and pedestrians, and boost funding for bike/ped projects low-income communities. Read more about the New Opportunities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Financing Act of 2014.
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The League doesn’t just organize the National Bike Summit one week per year — we have a presence on Capitol Hill all year round, advocating the best policies for bicycling nationwide. In 2014, we’re focusing on four key areas to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.
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We’re honored that Shannon Galpin, a global visionary in using the bicycle as a tool for women’s empowerment, will be speaking at the 2014 National Women’s Bicycling Forum on March 3. Adeline Bash, from Polar Bottle, interviewed Galpin for this profile piece. Read more…
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For presidential candidates, winning Iowa is a game-changer. For the Women Bike movement, understanding the successes and barriers for female riders outside the big cities is just as important. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of both presenting and hearing from women who ride in the Hawkeye State.
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As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we’ve reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Dan Sincavage, Business Development Manager for FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems.
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Right now, there is an important opportunity to speak up for safe bicycle access in Grand Teton National Park. The Park Service is accepting public comments on the Moose-Wilson Road project, a precedent-setting project that has the potential to improve safe access throughout the park system.
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As we prepare for the 2014 National Bike Summit, we’ve reached out to our generous sponsors to ask: What speaks to you about bicycling? What excites you about the Summit? Here, we hear from Ken Podziba, President and CEO of Bike New York. For me, bicycling has always been synonymous with freedom.
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So you’ve got a handle on Facebook and Twitter. But what comes next? Yesterday, the League of American Bicyclists and Alliance for Biking & Walking hosted a webinar on the “what comes next,” focusing on Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest and Vine. This was the third in a series of webinars the League and Alliance have teamed up on, looking at using social media to spread your messages and bolster your campaigns.
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It’s the biggest bicycle advocacy event of the year — and you’re invited! The League requests your presence at the 2014 National Bike Summit, March 3-5, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Early-bird rates have been extended to January 24 — so share this invitation with your friends and networks!
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