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.
Statement on NTSB decision to endorse mandatory helmet laws
The League opposes mandatory helmet laws, which were among the recommendations in the new NTSB report on bicyclist safety.
Read More →Federal data says bike commuting is down – except where it isn’t, or in the long-term
New estimates about bike commuting from the Census Bureau show a continued decline nationwide, down 3 percent since last year. Large cities such as Portland, Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and…
Read More →Drivers have more than one way to show support for biking
Twenty-six states currently offer specialty license plates that support biking. Now Californians can pre-order a new license plate for their car that celebrates bikes.
Read More →How advocates brought the Idaho Stop to Oregon
Years after Idaho enacted the first law allowing bicyclists to legally roll through stop signs when it’s safe to do so, several states like Oregon have passed similar legislation thanks to the dedication of advocates.
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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