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Federal data says bike commuting is down – except where it isn’t, or in the long-term

By Ken McLeod | September 26, 2019
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New 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…

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Drivers have more than one way to show support for biking

By Ken McLeod | September 23, 2019
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Twenty-six states currently offer specialty license plates that support biking. Now Californians can pre-order a new license plate for their car that celebrates bikes.

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How advocates brought the Idaho Stop to Oregon

By bikeleague | September 6, 2019
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Years after Idaho enacted the first law allowing bicyclists to legally roll through stop signs when it’s safe to do so, several states like Oregon have passed similar legislation thanks to the dedication of advocates.

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How is the League so effective? We work in coalitions.

By Caron Whitaker | August 26, 2019
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Whether it’s on our bread and butter issues like funding for bike infrastructure, or on larger issues like automated vehicles, the League engages coalitions of likeminded organizations to get things…

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League leads coalition asking for AV Restart

By Ken McLeod | August 26, 2019
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The League is working with a coalition of groups to ensure the future of automated vehicles considers people outside of cars, and on Friday we submitted a letter joined by 47 groups sharing our proactive vision for how a federal automated vehicle framework can enhance safety, accessibility, and communities.

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How advocates are making states better for biking in 2019

By Ken McLeod | August 8, 2019
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So much of our daily experience as bicyclists rests on the laws our states have in place to protect us. The League works with state advocacy organizations to protect us on the road. Here are the biggest gains for bicyclists in 2019.

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The Senate’s Transportation bill: great for bikes

By Caron Whitaker | July 29, 2019
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The Senate Environment & Public Works Committee released the text of the roads portion of the transportation reauthorization bill this morning and it is great for biking and walking.

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The Senate’s first draft of the Transportation Bill: What I’m Watching

By Caron Whitaker | July 24, 2019
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As the Senate unveils its first look at the next Transportation Bill, we highlight what we’re hoping to see in the bill to make biking better.

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Three leaders elected to League Board of Directors

By bikeleague | July 15, 2019
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Meet the three bicyclists who will be joining the League’s Board of Directors thanks to our membership’s votes!

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Notes from climbing Capitol Hill: June 24, 2019

By Caron Whitaker | June 24, 2019
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Every day, the League is working to promote and protect bicyclists’ rights at the federal level. Here are Caron’s notes from the past few weeks on her work to promote bicyclists’ rights on Capitol Hill.

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