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Bike Clubs and Organizations From Around the Country Oppose the AV START Act

By Caron Whitaker | November 5, 2018
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Autonomous driving technology has the potential to make our roads safer for everyone, but only if that technology is tested and designed to ‘see’ and respond properly. League member organizations and national partners joined us in opposing the AV START Act through a letter to Senators.

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NJBWC Advocacy Saves The State $12 Million in Federal Bike and Pedestrian Dollars

By bikeleague | October 30, 2018
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The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently authorized $23 million to fund bicycle and pedestrian projects, a big win for New Jersey.

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One Reason to be Excited About New Federal Automated Vehicle Guidance

By Ken McLeod | October 29, 2018
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A new Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices can be used as a tool for all cities, towns, counties, and states to design better roads for cyclists.

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Representative Blumenauer Works to Bring Infrastructure Listening Sessions to You

By Caron Whitaker | October 24, 2018
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Representative Earl Blumenauer is hoping to bring infrastructure listening sessions to a community near you.

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New League Cycling Coaches Enhance the Smart Cycling Program

By Alison Dewey | October 23, 2018
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Our Smart Cycling program has recently added three new Coaches to our elite group of expert bicycling instructors. Read more about their inspiring work in this blog.

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U.S. Has Chance to Update New Car Testing – or Continue to Fall Behind in Traffic Safety

By Ken McLeod | October 22, 2018
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The U.S. falls behind its peer countries in traffic safety. We have the opportunity to catch up to the rest of the world in important traffic safety testing to ensure a commitment to zero traffic deaths.

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Why the League is Opposed to the AV START Act

By Caron Whitaker | October 17, 2018
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The AV START Act creates an interim framework for autonomous vehicles while they are still being tested and the technology is evolving. Read about the AV START Act and how the League views this bill.

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Bike & Build Inspires Young Adults to “Pedal for Affordable Housing”

By bikeleague | October 11, 2018
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The organization Bike & Build is inspiring young adults to engage in service-oriented cycling trips to improve the quality of life for thousands of Americans. Read the encouraging journey of one of Bike & Build’s members.

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The Bird and The Bicycle

By Ken McLeod | October 3, 2018
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This article explores what it might look like if scooters, by law, became bicycles. It includes a table that looks at 12 topics that are covered in our Bike Law University series and considers how scooters fit within those topics.

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The Link Between Transportation and Public Health

By Caron Whitaker | October 1, 2018
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The CDC released their new website Active People, Healthy Nation. Here’s how the League is working with them to promote walkable and bikeable communities.

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