I joined the League of American Bicyclists straight out of law school during a simpler time. I did original research on traffic laws and wrote about their nuances in our Bike Law University series. There were federal threats to funding for bicycling, but those came from Congress, which is expected due … [continued]
This is a critical year for us to build support in Washington for biking. Congress is debating what to prioritize in the next transportation reauthorization bill, which will set five years of funding and policy. At the same time, the current administration is arguing that bicycling isn’t in the federal … [continued]
When you’re behind the wheel of a big truck, every decision carries a lot of weight — literally and figuratively. While large trucks make up just 4% of the vehicles on our roads, they account for 11% of fatal crashes involving people biking. That’s devastating and unacceptable — and it’s … [continued]
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 into reality requires more than bike plans and promises — it takes funding. So, how do you know if your city … [continued]
The League of American Bicyclists reminds us that May is National Bike Month in the USA!
There are now 164 Bicycle Friendly Universities in the United States, spread across 44 different states and the District of Columbia (Washington DC), according to the League of American Bicyclists.
Originally published on Bikocity. Bicycling is enjoying a renaissance with high growth worldwide, and certainly notable growth in the US. Things have improved in the 21st century, with more than 1,050 visionary local businesses now included in the “Bicycle Friendly Businesses” program of the League of American Bicyclists. These top bicycle-friendly businesses are located in 47 states and … [continued]
One dollar is not much to some folks. It is to others. However, for everyone, one dollar from a vast number of people is enough to do something significant. Grace Kyung, a graduate student studying urban planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign considered this before leading a campaign for bicycling on campus. Her idea … [continued]
This article was originally published on Bikocity. Several years ago, I was the director of an organization in the Charlottesville, Virginia region that got Charlottesville designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFA). There were great guiding documents that the League of American Bicyclists supplied as part of the application process, … [continued]
Cycling is one of the most environmentally sound modes of transportation, and it helps people to stay fit (and become fit). It is one way to address the massive obesity problem in the United States, an issue that is growing (I couldn’t resist that pun). A list of the most … [continued]
