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Getting to know Congressional Candidates: The Philadelphia Area

By Caron Whitaker | August 20, 2018
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The Congress elected this November will be tasked with writing the next transportation bill. That is why this year the League is working with state and local advocacy organizations to…

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6,000 League Cycling Instructors!

By Alison Dewey | August 20, 2018
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The League is thrilled to announce that its network of League Cycling Instructors has now surpassed 6,000!

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Mixte, Gold Bicycle Friendly Business in San Diego

By bikeleague | August 14, 2018
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Steering through rough terrain, Mixte is taking lead as one of three bike friendly business with gold designations in San Diego awarded by the League of American Bicyclists. Making something seem seamless in a car-first culture has been a hard pedal, but it’s not impossible with the right goal, direction and infrastructure.

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To Build a House, Swing a Hammer; to Build a Thousand, Ride a Bike

By bikeleague | August 10, 2018
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In May, The Fuller Center for Housing was one of 114 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses announced by the League. Their cross-country fundraising ride, the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure was among the many merits that earned this nonprofit the Silver BFB award.

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64 New Bicycle Friendly Businesses

By bikeleague | August 7, 2018
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Today the League has awarded Bicycle Friendly Business certifications to 64 companies in 25 states and DC for a total of 1,250 BFBs in all 50 states.

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MUTCD Update from June 2018 Meeting

By Ken McLeod | August 2, 2018
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The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices regulates how traffic control devices can be used on public roadways and bikeways.

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Wheels and Spokes: Connecting Tallahassee’s Folks

By bikeleague | July 31, 2018
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This year, Tallahassee, FL, was designated a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community. The city is making big strides toward becoming more multimodal and embracing a bicycle friendly mentality.

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Why is finding funding for transportation so hard?

By Caron Whitaker | July 24, 2018
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A new study shows a majority of Americans support increasing the gas tax for specific uses — including improving roads, improving safety or addressing air pollution and global warming.

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Taking Bicycle Friendly Actions – Safe Passing Laws in All 50 States

By Ken McLeod | July 19, 2018
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Over the last decade and a half, the adoption of safe passing laws has been one of the most prominent successes of bicyclist advocates. Every year since 2006 at least one state has adopted a safe passing law.

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The League’s Bicycle Friendly Driver Training

By Alison Dewey | July 16, 2018
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“I bet you save a life every day with the stuff you teach,” exclaimed one City of Fort Collins Bus Operator after taking the Bicycle Friendly Driver class.

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