League of American Bicyclists
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Bike Funding Update - 2 votes short
Bike Commmuters &bull Feb 3, 2012
Powered by Max Banner Ads The following email from the League of American Bicyclists arrived in my inbox yesterday afternoon (seemingly addressed to those who sent an email to Congress) about the latest on the bike/walk amendment: You have probably… Full Story »
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House bill unveiled; slashes bike funding - Bicycle Retailer
Google Cycling News &bull Feb 1, 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) Feb 1, 13:58 MTThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) unveiled a new transportation bill Tuesday, sending shock waves through bike advocate groups who say that it emphasizes spending on construction of new highways while eliminating dedicated funding… Full Story »
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Amendment could help transpo bill, but it's not a done deal yet
BikePortland.org &bull Feb 1, 2012
Horrible" is how the League of American Bicyclists feels about it and former House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chair Jim Oberstar told Politico this morning that the bill has been "hijacked" by "fringe policymakers." Opponents of the bill are now counting an amendment expected… Full Story »
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Trouble, right here in River City
Velocipete &bull Feb 1, 2012
Hi all, Yeah, it's been a while. Sorry about that. Been biking much? Want to continue? Recent legislative shenannigans are making it look like biking may become a bit harder, soon. But there's still time. The League of American Bicyclists… Full Story »
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US readers, contact your Representative today
Bicycle Design &bull Feb 1, 2012
I have a backlog of design related topics that I have been meaning to discuss here at Bicycle Design, but those posts are going to have to wait at least more day. This morning, I want to take a minute to mention the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, which was proposed yesterday in… Full Story »
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Bike/Ped Funding in trouble...again
Bike Commmuters &bull Feb 1, 2012
Powered by Max Banner Ads It seems like every couple of weeks over the past year, some of our elected officials decide to tinker with things and put bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure funding in jeopardy. The League of American Bicyclists is sounding… Full Story »
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Put Bike/Ped Projects Back into the Transportation Bill
CommuteByBike.com &bull Jan 31, 2012
Old Man Mica is hurling rocks. The Transportation Bill released by The House of Representatives indeed does cut out all funding for cycling projects. Per the League of American Bicyclists: Last week, we knew the bill would be bad news… Full Story »
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Transportation bill torpedoes bicycle and pedestrian funding
Biking Bis &bull Jan 31, 2012The money for a lot of those bicycle lanes and paths we've come to enjoy over the years could become extinct in a new bill introduced in Congress.The American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act is the new multi-year Transportation funding bill, but unlike its… Full Story »
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Editorial: Bicycle commuting: It's already rolling - Houston Chronicle
Google Cycling News &bull Jan 27, 2012
You may not think it, given our sprawling freeways, but a growing number of Houston's commuters get to work on bicycles. A 2010 survey by the League of American Bicyclists reported that 0.5 percent of all Houston commuters get to… Full Story »
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2012 Arlington Bike Culture Forum Recap
CommuterPageBlog &bull Jan 19, 2012
CommuterPageBlog and CommuterPage.comSign up to receive new blog posts by email. You can also choose to receive current stories from local news sources about biking, walking, Metro, local bus systems, and more. On Wednesday, BikeArlington hosted the 2012 Arlington Bike… Full Story »
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BikeArlington's Ten Favorite Accomplishments from 2011 (Day 8)
CommuterPageBlog &bull Dec 22, 2011
CommuterPageBlog and CommuterPage.comSign up to receive new blog posts by email. You can also choose to receive current stories from local news sources about biking, walking, Metro, local bus systems, and more. From now until December 24th we're blogging about… Full Story »
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Arlington Resident, Mark Blacknell named WABA Board President
CommuterPageBlog &bull Dec 21, 2011
CommuterPageBlog and CommuterPage.comSign up to receive new blog posts by email. You can also choose to receive current stories from local news sources about biking, walking, Metro, local bus systems, and more. BikeArlington would like to congratulate local resident, Mark… Full Story »
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Oakland Officials and Advocates Celebrate 18 New Miles of Bikeways in 2011 - Streetsblog San Francisco (blog)
Google Cycling News &bull Dec 19, 2011
As city contractors stenciled new bike lanes last Friday at Oakland's 25th and Webster Streets, a group of advocates, city staff, and elected officials celebrated the final project in Oakland's busiest bicycling year to date. Oakland was recently recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze Bicycle-Friendly City and "named one of the 20 most bike-friendly cities in the country," noted Mayor Jean Quan, and "we're working to get into the top ten." On top of a major… Full Story »
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BikeArlington's Ten Favorite Accomplishments from 2011 (Day 5)
CommuterPageBlog &bull Dec 19, 2011
CommuterPageBlog and CommuterPage.comSign up to receive new blog posts by email. You can also choose to receive current stories from local news sources about biking, walking, Metro, local bus systems, and more. From now until December 24th we're blogging about… Full Story »
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Bicyclists, motorists urged to 'share the road' (video) - al.com (blog)
Google Cycling News &bull Dec 12, 2011
Yvonne T. Ernie Wu Talks About Bicycle Safety 11.30.11HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Ernie Wu, Si Chiang Wu, 9, and Ming Li Wu, 12, ride their bikes down Chandler Drive wednesday, November 30, 2011 in Huntsville, Ala. Ernie is president of ERC and was severely injured in a bike accident while riding to work one morning. He recently began riding again and hopes his story will help make people more aware of bicyclists on the roads. Watch video HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Ernie Wu knows the dangers of riding a bicycle on the streets of Huntsville. Nearly a year ago - Dec. 29,… Full Story »
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Become a local reviewer for the League's Bicycle Friendly America Program!
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Dec 8, 2011
The League of American Bicyclists is currently building a new local reviewer database for its Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) programs. The BFA program provides incentives, hands-on assistance, and award recognition for communities, businesses and universities that actively support bicycling. BFA… Full Story »
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Outdoor Chattanooga News And Events - The Chattanoogan
Google Cycling News &bull Dec 6, 2011
Outdoor Chattanooga and Alta Bicycle Share will host free, public demos of the City of Chattanoogas Bike Chattanooga Bicycle Transit System this week and next at two new demo stations, located at the S. end of the Walnut St. Bridge and on Market St. in front of the Choo-Choo Hotel. The public is invited to learn how to register and check out bicycles, membership options, and how to safely use the bikes. Sat., Dec. 10, 11… Full Story »
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Bigger in Texas? Yes. How about Bikier?
BikeLeague.org Blog &bull Dec 6, 2011
Houston, TX, is not known for its bicycle-friendliness, at least not yet. A group of nearly 60 advocates, agency staff, and elected officials are aiming to change that. A full room of people interested in dedicating more transportation funds to… Full Story »
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League Seeks Bicycle Friendly America Local Reviewers
CommuteByBike.com &bull Dec 6, 2011
To assist in its review of Bicycle Friendly Businesses, Bicycle Friendly Communities and Bicycle Friendly Universities, the League of American Bicyclists is seeking knowledgeable cyclists for its local reviewer database. The Bicycle Friendly America program, which includes categories ranging from… Full Story »
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Bicycle plan considered for Malibu - Malibu Times
Google Cycling News &bull Nov 30, 2011
City officials are examining a long-term project to make bicycling a viable alternative to driving in Malibu.By Knowles Adkisson / The Malibu TimesPlanning could begin next year on an ambitious long-term effort to make bicycling a viable transportation alternative to cars in Malibu. The city's public safety commission met with bicycle experts recently to hear a presentation on the virtues of becoming what is called a "Bicycle Friendly Community" (BFC).The BFC designation is made by a… Full Story »
