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Celebrating 45 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses

By Marlee Townsend | September 17, 2024
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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the League of American Bicyclists proudly recognizes 45 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFBs) for their commitment to encouraging a more welcoming atmosphere for bicycling. “We’re…

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Guest Blog: I learned to ride a bike at 36 years old thanks to Bike New York

By Bike League | September 12, 2024
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Written by Rossilynne Skena Culgan For years, a secret has plagued me, an embarrassing admission that I’ve shared only with the closest friends and family. It’s a confession that has made…

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New League Staff: Meet Monique Hyatte

By Marlee Townsend | September 6, 2024
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Our team at the League just keeps growing! We are over the moon to celebrate our new Operations Specialist, Monique Hyatte. She joins the League with decades of experience, bringing…

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Mississippi Good: Moving People Toward Human Flourishing

By Bike League | September 5, 2024
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In 2024, the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awarded Community Spark Grants of $1,500 each to 15 organizations for projects that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create…

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Law and Order on our Streets

By Ken McLeod | August 27, 2024
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Within the federal traffic safety system, the people are represented by two separate groups: the agencies that plan, design, and build the roads and the agencies who try to alter…

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LCI Spotlight: Zoe Scott

By Marlee Townsend | August 23, 2024
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The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…

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Solutions for Speed Management With the National Transportation Safety Board

By Ken McLeod | August 14, 2024
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This month, as part of the Slow Roads Save Lives campaign, we’re looking back at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)’s 2017 report on speed-related crashes and how it has…

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Cycling Advocates in Action: Philly Workshop Recap and Insights

By Anna Tang | August 12, 2024
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A few weeks ago, we headed to Philadelphia, PA to host our second League Cycling Advocate (LCA) workshop. Bringing together passionate cyclists and community leaders for three days of learning,…

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Your 2024 Board of Directors Candidates

By Bike League | August 12, 2024
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Our Board of Directors is made up of volunteers passionate about building a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone. These individuals share their time, skills, and knowledge to advance the League’s…

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Webinar Recap: Field Notes — A Practical Discussion on How to Get Kids Biking in Schools

By Jamil Modaffari | August 8, 2024
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On July 23rd, the League of American Bicyclists hosted a webinar titled “Field Notes: A Practical Discussion on How to Get Kids Biking in Schools.” This insightful session brought together…

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