Stories from BikeLeague.org Blog
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A crazy week behind us and more big days ahead
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Feb 3, 2012
Tuesday evening, I rode home from work in shorts. It was the last day of January, well after dark, and the temperature was still over 60 degrees. To be honest, though, the weather is the least crazy thing that's been happening here in Washington this week. We had less than two days to read an 864-page highway bill - the American Infrastructure and Energy Jobs… Full Story »
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Strong fight from Rep. Petri & others, but pro-bike amendment defeated by two votes
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Feb 2, 2012
Representative Tom Petri (R-WI) and his colleagues Timothy Johnson (R-IL), and Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ) showed themselves today to be strong and brave defenders of biking and walking, a balanced transportation system, and livable communities. Thanks also to Daniel Lipinski (D-IL)… Full Story »
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Topics:
- cyclist
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Critical vote to save cycling
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Feb 2, 2012
Here's League President Andy Clarke on an important vote taking place Thursday, Feb. Tomorrow, on the day of the House vote on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, Representatives Tom Petri (R-WI), Timothy Johnson (R-IL), and Daniel Lipinsky (R-IL)… Full Story »
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Top 10 problems with the proposed House transportation bill
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Feb 1, 2012
By popular demand, you can now read the top ten list of reasons the proposed House transportation bill, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, is terrible for bicycling and livable communities. Under current law, traffic calming and bicycle/pedestrian safety are eligible for funding from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The House's proposed bill would make traffic calming and bike/ped safety ineligible for funding, encouraging faster, more dangerous streets. Current law requires that rumble strips on roads "do no… Full Story »
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50 Happiest People in America Today
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Feb 1, 2012
The 50 happiest people in America this morning are waking up from a 20-year nightmare. You probably don't know their names and you certainly wouldn't recognize them in the street - they are the heads of the 50 state Departments of Transportation and they've just been promised a check for more than $200billion over the next four years, no strings attached, to do what they love best: build highways. For the last 20 years, they've had to pretend that they care about other things… Full Story »
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Horrible Surface Transportation Bill Unveiled Today - Bicycle Programs Eliminated
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jan 31, 2012
It basically eliminates our status and standing in the planning and design of our transportation system-a massive step backwards for individuals, communities and our nation. It's a step back to a 1950s highway- and auto-only program that makes no sense… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
- century ride
- cyclist
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Support the League by Riding your Bike!
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jan 30, 2012
If you want to support the League and love to ride your bike, do we have a deal for you! We are a beneficiary of Climate Ride for the second year running! Last year, riders raised thousands of dollars for our mission to build a bicycle friendly America,… Full Story »
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LeBron James Bikes to Work
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jan 30, 2012
Knowing that the Miami Marathon would cause a lot of traffic congestion, Miami Heat Forward LeBron James beat the traffic by getting on his bike and getting in a little workout before the game. When asked if he should do… Full Story »
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Does anyone walk and bike outside of big cities? New report says yes.
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jan 30, 2012
If you think bicycling and walking are only for big cities, you are only getting part of the story. A report released today by the Rails to Trails Conservancy, "Active Transportation Beyond Urban Center", shows that people walk and bike… Full Story »
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Bicycling is big business, just ask Iowa
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Jan 27, 2012
The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, known as RAGBRAI, generates $364.8 million in direct and indirect benefits to the state of Iowa every year, according to a new study, "Economic and Health Benefits of Bicycling in Iowa." This… Full Story »
