2006 Archive
Four New Senators Endorse Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act
June 12, 2006
Bikes Belong continues to push for Congressional support of the Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act (S. 2635), which would encourage bicycle commuting by allowing employers to reimburse bike commuters $40–$100 per month tax-free. Senators Norm Coleman…
Inaugural Bikes Belong Newsletter Published
June 11, 2006
Bikes Belong mailed our first printed newsletter to all of our members on June 9. The eight-page, full-color document includes the latest on our important work in: National Leadership Federal Policy & Funding Community Grants Bicycling Promotion…
Bikes Belong Awards $42,000 in Grants
May 07, 2006
Bikes Belong will award $42,000 in grants this month to six exciting bicycling projects. The urban programs, community pathways, and mountain bike facilities supported by this round of grants will increase ridership in cities, towns, and parks…
Bikes Belong Action Alert: Call Your U.S. Senators to Support Bicycle Commuting
May 03, 2006
Please help us encourage bicycle commuting by calling your state's two U.S.senators as soon as possible to ask them to co-sponsor the Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act. This proposed federal legislation would give employers the option of reimbursing…
Safe Routes to School State Status Update Online
May 01, 2006
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership recently completed the Safe Routes to School State Status Update, which provides a snapshot of what is happening with Safe Routes to School in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For each state,…
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