Policy and Advocacy

The Bike League works to make biking better

We are the voice of the nation’s 57 million bicyclists, promoting and protecting your right to ride

From the halls of Congress to the streets of your community, the Bike League is working to make your next ride safer and more convenient with fewer "Bike Lane Ends" signs and more protected places for you, your family, and your neighbors to ride.

Our advocacy efforts span the spectrum, from lobbying Congress for our fair share of funding to empowering state and local advocates with the tools to win campaigns for better bike policies in your town. Since 1880, we have been the hub of information that gets the wheels spinning in communities nationwide. At the federal, state and local level, our efforts unite the voices of people who bike.

Budgeting for Better Bike Infrastructure: How to Follow the Money

June 5, 2025

Every great place to bike or Bicycle Friendly Community starts with a vision: more protected bike lanes, better-connected routes, safer crossings, and accessible options for everyone. But turning that vision…

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It’s Time to Stop Super Speeders

May 30, 2025

New York State may be the first state to implement speed limiters for repeat offenders. Legislation like this is a good step in our collective efforts to make our streets…

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How to Get Wonky in Your Local Bike Advocacy (and Why You Should)

May 27, 2025

Wonk (noun): a person who takes an enthusiastic or excessive interest in the specialized details of a particular subject or field, especially political policy. As we roll closer to the…

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Making Bikes Count With Bike Counts (or Audits)

May 20, 2025

Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in 2022 and has been recently updated with new resources.   We’ve all encountered our fair share of naysayers while advocating for a Bicycle…

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