Stories from BikeLeague.org Blog
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A tug of war over livability
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull YesterdayWashington really is an odd place to do business. Even as the City prepares for the Summer exodus to the beach or home districts (or really anywhere away from the heat and humidity), the last few days of any Congressional session are alive with possibilities and danger, and interest groups such as ours have to be prepared for almost anything,… Full Story »
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CBO says federal Distracted Driving law would not add to deficit
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 23, 2010A new report issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) concludes that a law that would provide states with grants for distracted driving safety programs would not contribute to the federal deficit. The bill, S. 1938, the "Distracted Driving Prevention… Full Story »
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Cyched to Cycle in San Antonio
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 21, 2010The City of San Antonio has launched a new safety campaign called "Get Cyched," featuring these two ads,A to draw attention to their new Safe Passing Ordinance. The message emphasizes sharing the road, andA responsibilitiesA for motorists and bicyclists. The… Full Story »
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A Boom in Bicycle-Friendly
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 20, 2010Last Friday marked the summer deadline for Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) and Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) applications. These programs are a part of our Bicycle Friendly America program, which also includes Bicycle Friendly States and coming soon, Bicycle Friendly Colleges… Full Story »
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Copenblogging (and filming)
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 16, 2010Now that we're recovered from our jeglag, let's follow up on our previous Velo-City Global blogging, by presenting some of the other good coverage of the event that's out there. Our good friend, prolific blogger, and cycling ambassador to Copenhagen,… Full Story »
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Rumble strips north of the border
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 15, 2010The Recumbent Blog got its hands on the installation instructions for continuous milled rumble strips in Alberta, Canada. It's worth looking at in the context of our discussion of rumble strips to examine what's good about the approach and what could be improved. In… Full Story »
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Know your state stats
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 14, 2010When bicycling advocates approach their elected officials to encourage them to support bicycling-friendly policies, one of the first rules is: be informed. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics has made being informed about transportation statistics in the fifty states a little easier, with their new publication, the accurately, if not flashily, titled: STATE TRANSPORTATION… Full Story »
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St. Charles County, the Morning After
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 13, 2010St. Charles, Mo. County Council decided to table the proposed bike ban after the bill's initial reading last night. Thanks to all county residents and advocates who spoke out against the proposed ban! The fight is not over! The County… Full Story »
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St. Charles County, MO Bike Ban Bill
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 12, 2010If you live in Charles County, please attend tonight's meeting at 7:00pm at the County Council Executive Building. Area bicycle organizations would like the chance to meet with countyA officials, MoDOT officials, concerned citizens groups, and others, and work out… Full Story »
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Rumble Strips: Problems and Policies
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jul 12, 2010The Advocacy Advance Team has produced a report on rumble strip policies and we are working with a number of states to ensure road agencies are enacting bicycle-tolerable rumble strip policies and adhering to them. However, we haven't excerpted the report on the blog yet. So let's start the week off with that. You can read the whole report here (PDF). The League, the Alliance for Bicycling and Walking, and Adventure Cycling, held a conference call for advocates, see the notes from the call here (PDF). We also surveyed our club members to see how rumble strips are affecting them… Full Story »
