2005 Archive
Transportation Bill Passes the Senate; Conference Committee Members Named
May 30, 2005
The all-important federal transportation bill, which includes hundreds of millions of dollars in crucial support for bicycling programs, passed the U.S. Senate on May 17. On May 27, members of the conference committee—the group of U.S.…
New 2005 Bicycle Friendly Communities Announced
May 15, 2005
The League of American Bicyclists recently announced the latest recipients of its Bicycle Friendly Communities designation. Bikes Belong is the lead sponsor of this program, which recognizes cities that support bicycling and works to replicate…
Industry Offers Insight into National Bike Summit Attendance
May 14, 2005
Bikes Belong recently completed a survey of bicycle industry members to learn why some did not attend the National Bike Summit March 16-18, 2005, in Washington, D.C. More than 140 people responded to the survey, citing time constraints and the…
Bikes Belong Announces $25,000 in Grant Awards
May 09, 2005
Bikes Belong will award $25,000 in grants this month to three important cycling projects, focusing on education and ridership growth, new trail facilities, and making streets safer for cyclists. These diverse projects will effectively put more…
Help Raise Awareness of National Bike Month
April 30, 2005
It’s National Bike Month—a time to celebrate bicycling—and May 16-20 is National Bike-to-Work Week. Help promote bicycling in your community by writing a letter to the editor of your local paper, highlighting cycling’s many benefits. Bikes…
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