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Transportation bill passes in the House!

By Caron Whitaker | July 1, 2020
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This 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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Take action on equity in the next transportation bill

By Caron Whitaker | June 26, 2020
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We 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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Welcome back, Bicycle Commuter Benefit!

By Caron Whitaker | June 25, 2020
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By 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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Apply to join the League Board and lead our movement for better biking

By BillN | June 24, 2020
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We thank League members for their commitment to our mission, and we are asking: would you consider doing more – to lead the League, to guide us, and to inspire us?

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INVEST in America Act invests in the safety and accessibility of people biking

By Caron Whitaker | June 22, 2020
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This 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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38 Places Recognized with a Bicycle Friendly Community Award

By Amelia Neptune | June 10, 2020
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As more Americans turn to biking during the pandemic, the League of American Bicyclists honors the communities across the country making biking better for everyone.

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Taking immediate steps to be anti-racist in Bicycle Friendly America applications

By Lauren Jenkins | June 9, 2020
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Effective today, the “Enforcement” sections of the Bicycle Friendly America applications for Fall 2020 will be taken offline while the League evaluates and updates the application questions about communities’ and…

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House Transportation Bill Includes Big Wins for Biking and Walking

By Caron Whitaker | June 4, 2020
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The 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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Safe Streets for Everyone #BlackLivesMatter

By bikeleague | June 1, 2020
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Safe streets for everyone means more than bike lanes and sidewalks. It means that everyone is free to move on our streets, in our neighborhoods, and throughout our cities without…

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Supporting the future of transit

By Ken McLeod | May 26, 2020
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What is #BikesForTransit? This Bike Month, as we celebrate biking, we can’t help but feel a gap in our normal transportation routines. That’s why today we’re all about #BikesForTransit to…

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