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The Big Takeaway from Last Week’s National Bike Summit
Last week’s National Bicycle Summit, an annual confab organized by the League of American Bicyclists, was an invigorating and innovative three days in Washington D.C. As reported in earlier posts, the Summit featured the terrific National Women’s Bicycle Forum on Monday. We … Continue reading
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Federal Transportation Bill Threatens Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
Congress is conferring on the next Federal Transportation Bill, and bicycle and pedestrian funding is still at stake. In the Senate transportation bill, programs that fund bicycle and pedestrian funding are preserved and improved, continuing to fund projects that benefit … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Ranks #15 Bicycle Friendly State
In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest Bicycle Friendly States Ranking. In the fifth annual assessment, Pennsylvania achieved a #15 ranking nationally. “We are encouraged to see significant progress in top states … Continue reading
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Four Foot Passing Law Goes into Effect on Monday, April 2
On Monday, April 2, 2012 the Four Foot Safe Passing Law will go into effect. The law requires that: Bicycles must be operated in the right hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway. … Continue reading
2012 National Bike Summit Congressional Meetings
Are you heading to the 2012 National Bike Summit this week? We have prepared information sheets for our Congressional representative. We will provide copies to you before the meetings on Thursday. If you can’t make it on Thursday, we encourage … Continue reading
