2012 Archive
America unites to bike 10 million miles with the National Bike Challenge
April 30, 2012
In 2007, Leonard Wright weighed more than 250 pounds and could barely bicycle a quarter-mile before lying in the grass, gasping for air. Now, the 66-year-old Florida resident is slim, fit and every morning he gets up and rides more miles than his…
Bikes Belong President Tim Blumenthal awarded 2012 BRAINy Award for Individual Advocacy
April 24, 2012
At the Bicycle Leadership Conference in Monterey, California, Bikes Belong President Tim Blumenthal was awarded the 2012 BRAINy Award for Individual Advocacy. Nominees and winners are decided by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association in…
Bikes Belong’s Green Lane Project selects six focus cities
April 03, 2012
Bikes Belong’s Green Lane Project has selected six focus cities that will become national leaders in creating comfortable spaces for people on bikes over the next two years: Austin, TexasChicago, IllinoisMemphis, TennesseePortland, OregonSan…
House Transportation Bill: Next steps
April 01, 2012
Following the March 31 approval of another short-term extension of the federal transportation bill (for 90 days until June 30), now is an ideal time to contact your U.S. Representative to urge them to maintain funding for biking and walking programs…
Congress approves 90-day clean extension of Transportation Bill
March 29, 2012
On its fourth try this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a 90-day extension to the transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU. The Senate quickly followed suit, making this the ninth extension of the current federal transportation law.This…
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