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.
Congress must fast-track transit and active transportation investments in pandemic response
We sent a letter outlining four recommendations for how the federal government can fast-track transit and active transportation projects amid the COVID-19 crisis devastating cities and people across America.
Read More →Better vehicle design could save lives but USDOT and NHTSA fail to act
Between 2008 and 2018, pedestrian fatalities increased by 43 percent. Throughout the decade, numerous Department of Transportation officials over two administrations have touted pedestrian safety as a priority. While we…
Read More →What do states teach drivers about biking? Not much
For decades, educating people about biking has been a core element of the League’s work. This has primarily focused on teaching people how to bike more safely by imparting skills…
Read More →Advocates Adapting Streets to COVID-19
Hear from three advocates who worked with their cities to adapt streets to COVID-19 by providing more space places for people to bike and walk.
Join us for this webinar Thursday, April 30, at 2 pm ET.
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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