(Photo and Tips Courtesy League of American Bicyclists - December Cue Sheet) Tips on Winter Riding: - Carry water bottles upside down. Water freezes from the top, so this keeps the nozzle clear. - Anticipate the changes in temperature between morning and night commutes - bring extra clothing and plan ahead!! - Fenders are your friend. With winter comes cold, ...

Just finished a report on the Highway Safety Improvement Program and how it can be used for bike/ped infrastructure. A Reader's Digest version of the report can be found on the League of American Bicyclists recently revived blog. If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention! (photo by gwadzilla)

... the "right" (note that it is really a privilege) to use the roads. So we get tired of spokespeople for the American Automobile Association such as Lon Anderson ("Profile: Lon Anderson" ... on to your Better World Club membership support for bicycling, which includes membership in the League of American Bicyclists and a subscription to Bicycling Magazine (equal to the cost of the ...

On October the 19th The League of American Bicyclists release their list of Fall 2009 Bicycle Friendly Communities. ... from Monty Python's Holy Grail, according to the League of American Bicyclists, "We Got Better." When asked, Meghan Cahill, Director of Communications for the League of American Bicyclists cited the following as justification for the Honorable Mention: "Highlights ...

... portion of many Americans' income. When safe facilities are provided for bicyclists, people can ride more and spend less on transportation, meaning they have more ... for more than 18 percent of a typical household's income. * The cost of operating a bicycle for a year is only $120 (League of American Bicyclists). Hmmm....Maybe the League of American Bicyclists has a closet full of swag and ...

... 2008; Last Updated and Republished November 10, 2009: League of American Bicyclists is out with its list of United States bicycle friendly communities (28K pdf). Communities are rated in the five categories ... Tucson Palo Alto Web: UPDATED 11/10/2009 UPI, U.S. roads dangerous by design, group says League of American Bicyclists Original post blogged on b2evolution.

With bike weddings, bike parades, hundreds of naked bicyclists, bike fashion shows, popular & interesting cargo bikes, and travelling bike ... in the US to achieve the Platinum level Bike Friendly award from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) — the Platinum level being the highest level possible (above Gold, Silver and Bronze). It is truly a world-class bicycle city now, and the amazing ...

I received the following from the League of American Bicyclists last week: Great news – Federal Transit Authority has published a federal registry notice describing the eligibility ... FTA funding and proposes a formal policy on the catchment area for pedestrians and bicyclists in relationship to public transportation stops and stations. The proposed policy would ...

... victim and a significant settlement was negotiated. This crash reminds us of several of the “Safe Riding Tips” from the League of American Bicyclists: Be Visible Wear brightly colored clothing at all ... hazards and adjust position in traffic accordingly. It is important to note that bicyclists can, and are, injured by cars and trucks even when these motor vehicles are not ...

... civil engineer, said she is filling out an application to have Urbana certified by the League of American Bicyclists as a bike-friendly community. Urbana will be given a rating of platinum, gold, silver or bronze based on how well it accommodates its bicyclists. Criteria for the rating includes how well the city educates its population on bicycle use, how much ...

... 11,000 cyclists riding to work in San Jose, and they are much more visible than in the past. The statistics come from analysis by the League of American Bicyclists on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey numbers that were released last summer. The American Community Survey and Census numbers undercount cyclists. Each person is asked for the ...

... untapped," said Andy Clarke, head of the League of American Bicyclists. Clarke predicts that bicycle commuting will ... it's not always so simple, according to Cotten Seiler, who teaches American studies at Dickinson College. Seiler, who wrote ... book about American society's relationship with driving, says that how Americans use cars is about more than just a rational weighing of the pros ...

... — a week long commitment by NBC Universal to bring an environmental perspective to their networks including NBC. The League of American Bicyclists is already promoting Bike-to-Work Week 2010 that will be May ... You can help plan a Bike-to-Week event in your community by checking out The League's step-by-step guide to getting started. You can also check ...

... Air, click here. Bikeville of Greenville After three years of hard work and upgrades to city streets, Greenville has been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a "Bicycle Friendly Community". The effort ... the advent of "Bikeville" and included a daunting list of the League's action items centered on engineering, education, encouragement, ...

... has also posted program guidance on their website to clarify that Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program funds can be used for bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs. The League of American Bicyclists discusses how CMAQ funds can be used for bicycle and pedestrian projects in your community in a timely new report.