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
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…
Read More →It’s Time to Stop Super Speeders
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…
Read More →How to Get Wonky in Your Local Bike Advocacy (and Why You Should)
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…
Read More →Making Bikes Count With Bike Counts (or Audits)
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…
Read More →Advocacy
Federal Advocacy
Representing and promoting bicyclists' interests in Washington, D.C.
Advocacy
National Bike Summit
Uniting the voices of bicyclists on Capitol Hill; bringing our message to members of Congress
Advocacy
Bike Laws
Promoting and protecting your right to the road with information and legal resources