Local and State Advocacy
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…
New York State may be the first state to implement speed limiters for repeat offenders. Legislation like this is a good step in our collective efforts to make our streets…
Wonk (noun): a person who takes an enthusiastic or excessive interest in the specialized details of a particular subject or field, especially political policy. As we roll closer to the…
Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published in 2022 and has been recently updated with new resources. We’ve all encountered our fair share of naysayers while advocating for a Bicycle…
Fueled by League members’ calls for a dedicated bike advocacy workshop, 2024 marked the debut of the League Cycling Advocate (LCA) program. Now in its second year, the program certifies…
Today, the League of American Bicyclists is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2025 Community Spark Grants! After extensive review, the League selected 10 communities to each receive $2,000…
In our first year of hosting workshops to certify League Cycling Advocates (LCAs) in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, we’ve seen incredible engagement and enthusiasm from emerging and seasoned bike advocates…
The League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight…
The bike movement is led by tens of thousands of state and local advocates across the country who make the case for better biking at city council meetings, state legislatures,…
by Shelby Ottengheime On June 20, 2024, a group of thirteen children made history by reaching a settlement in their climate lawsuit against the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (Hawai’i DOT).…