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.

US DOT Proposes NEW Performance Measure To Reduce GHG Emissions

July 11, 2022

The US DOT has released a proposed rule that will require states to measure Greenhouse gas emissions in order to track progress towards a national goal of environmental sustainability.

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FAST FACTS: NEW FACT SHEETS HELP HIGHLIGHT HEALTH DATA

June 13, 2022

As part of the League’s Benchmarking Project, the League is publishing fact sheets on biking and walking for each of the 50 states and 76 cities.

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How Local Advocates Have the Power to Change Their Communities from the Bottom Up

May 10, 2022

Our newest hire and BFA specialist Anna Tang shares what she’s learned to be an invaluable tool from her time as a community organizer — grassroots advocacy.

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How New Climate Programs Will Benefit Biking: a Carbon Reduction Program analysis

May 6, 2022

In April, we got guidance on the Carbon Reduction Program included in the first-ever Climate title. Here’s a brief analysis.

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