Senators and Representatives are meeting now to create a final transportation bill, and we need your help to protect the funds that the Senate designated for local biking and walking programs. Please Act Now.
The League of American Bicyclists is working to preserve the Cardin-Cochran agreement. This agreement was part of the Senate bill passed two months ago with bipartisan support. It allows local governments and school systems to access much-needed funds to make bicycling and walking safer and more accessible, in response to local needs. The agreement does not increase the overall size of the transportation bill, it simply maintains a funding stream that local governments have used for over 20 years to provide their citizens with a variety of safe transportation options.
Funding for bicycling and walking has popular support—a recent Princeton survey found that 83 percent of Americans support federal funds for sidewalks and bike lanes.
Click here to go to the League of American Bicyclists action center.
Kicking off National Bike to Work Week, today the League of American Bicyclists announced the largest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) in the program’s history. Charlottesville advanced from Bronze to Silver, reflecting a great deal of progress over the last 4 years, attributable to a strong pubic/private partnership and the passionate dedication of many. Charlottesville is among 38 communities nationwide at the Silver level.
“We aren’t surprised that this was the largest number of new and renewing applicants that we’ve ever had,” said League President Andy Clarke. “The popularity of this program is clear evidence that simple steps to make bicycling safe and comfortable pay huge dividends in civic, community and economic development.”
With this impressive round, there are now 214 Bicycle Friendly Communities in 47 states. By evaluating and recognizing investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies, the BFC program is revolutionizing the way communities evaluate their quality of life.
Learn more about the program and view the full list of Bicycle Friendly Communities at www.bikeleague.org/bfa.
Check out the Charlottesville Bike Month activities at http://www.bikecharlottesville.org/bike-month-2012/.
Yes! National Bike Month is officially here! With longer days, May is a perfect time to recognize bicycling for the multitude of benefits it provides – improving our health, economy, and environment. Check out our Bike Month 2012 page for 3 tips on how you can make the most of this year’s Bike Month in Charlottesville.
Remember, mApp it for better biking!
