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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 6h

If you believe in the movement for safer streets, stronger communities, and a better future for biking like we do, consider joining the League today. Plus, you’ll get a cool new t-shirt if you sign up by the end of the month! bikeleague.org/memberdrive

We Need Your Help! Together, let's Ride United for Safe Streets. | League of American Bicyclists

Join the League today! Learn more about the levels of membership for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. GO »

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 6h

When we #RideUnited, we ride with and for each other. Every smile, every wave, every mile we share makes our movement stronger. Together, we’re making it clear that safer streets and better biking move us all forward.

"Ride United! Membership cards include our new sticker sheet!" over an image of League Cycling Advocates in Washington, DC smiling and waving.

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Bike Talk @biketalk.bsky.social · 1d

Bike Share, Bike Policy, Bike Battles @joelengardio.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @bikeleague.org soundcloud.com/biketalk/253...

#2539 - Champions of Bike Advocacy

Bay Wheels bikeshare in the East Bay lends ebikes for $20/month to qualified residents and $120 for everyone else, reports Bike East Bay co-Executive Director Justin Hu-Nguyen (1:05). Former San Fran

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 2d

Join the movement and get a “Bike Lanes Save Lives” tee, free with any level of membership through 10/31! Sign up and claim yours: bikeleague.org/memberdrive

We Need Your Help! Together, let's Ride United for Safe Streets. | League of American Bicyclists

Join the League today! Learn more about the levels of membership for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. GO »

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 2d

When we #RideUnited, we’re unstoppable. Together, we’re pushing for safer streets and better biking for everyone — because everyone deserves to get home safely, whether you're riding on the margins or taking the lane.

"Ride United for safer streets" over a photo of two cyclists on a side-by-side tandem bike during a Disability Pride Ride hosted by The Street Trust in Portland, Oregon.

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 9d

From your street corner to Capitol Hill, our movement carries the same message: safer streets can’t wait.

Join today and add your voice to the call for change. Plus, get our limited-edition “Bike Lanes Save Lives” tee: bikeleague.org/memberdrive
#BikeLanesSaveLives #RideUnited

An image of the League's fall member drive t-shirt — a dark green short sleeve tee with a bright green scroll emblazoned with "BIKE LANES SAVE LIVES." Join the League and claim our new shirt!

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 6d

The Bike Advocacy Toolkit is here! A free resource for volunteer advocates (just $20 for nonprofits) to help you organize, build people-power, and win safer streets for everyone who bikes, walks, and rolls.

Learn more + register for the Oct. 14th launch webinar: bikeleague.org/introducing-...

Cover of the League of American Bicyclists' Bike Advocacy Toolkit: Grassroots Organizing and Mobilizing for Local Communities. The design is bright green and covered in hand-drawn illustrations of bike advocates in action: speaking out with a megaphone in hand, taking notes, attending meetings, riding bikes, and holding signs that say "20 is plenty," "Safe streets now," "Crash not accident," "Vision Zero," and "Safe Streets 4 All."

Table of contents of the Bike Advocacy Toolkit, including sections on people-centered advocacy, language, community organizing, strategic campaign planning, working with local government, budgeting, tools and resources, and a glossary. Download the guide at bikeleague.org/introducing-the-bike-advocacy-toolkit for access to the full text in the Table of Contents.

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Anna Tang @tangythai.bsky.social · 6d

Check out the new Bike Advocacy Toolkit that I helped to author along with my colleagues @bikeleague.org and external reviewers! Thrilled that it's available for purchase and download now. I'll also be giving a short webinar overview on Oct 14 bikeleague.org/introducing-...

Introducing the Bike Advocacy Toolkit: Grassroots Organizing and Mobilizing for Local Communities | League of American Bicyclists

Change doesn’t start in city hall. It starts with people—people like you—who care deeply about making streets safer, more accessible, and better for everyone who bikes, walks, or rolls. That’s…

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 8d

We’re always proud to support #WeekWithoutDriving! It’s such a great opportunity for people to experience firsthand how our transportation systems often fall short for those who bike, walk, and roll for everyday trips. It’s been awesome to see it grow and reach more people each year!

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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · 8d

🚲 🛴 If you're participating in #WeekWithoutDriving and can use a bike or scooter... hop on a ride with our friends at Lime — sponsors of this year's WWD!

Get 50% off Lime rides with code AMERICAWALKS (Sept 29–Oct 5)! #LimeInstead

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 8d

That's wonderful, thank you so much, @replica145.bsky.social! As a people-powered movement, it's folks like you who make this work possible. Every donation, new/renewing member, and every word of support really does make a difference ❤️🚲

League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 9d

From your street corner to Capitol Hill, our movement carries the same message: safer streets can’t wait.

Join today and add your voice to the call for change. Plus, get our limited-edition “Bike Lanes Save Lives” tee: bikeleague.org/memberdrive
#BikeLanesSaveLives #RideUnited

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 9d

As the independent, nonprofit organization focused on the interests of people who love to ride, we rely on the support of individuals like you to advocate for everyone biking, walking or rolling. Our membership = our megaphone as the unified voice for cyclists!

"Ride United!" Image of a smiling cyclist with a helmet and a long braid riding a bikeshare past the Washington Monument.

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 9d

🚨 Our biggest membership drive starts TODAY, and you're invited to join the movement!

Every day, people biking and walking are put at risk because leaders refuse to prioritize safety. Together, we have the power to create change — but we need members to strengthen our collective voice.

We Need Your Help! Together, let's Ride United for Safe Streets. | League of American Bicyclists

Join the League today! Learn more about the levels of membership for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. GO »

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12d

From city planning to national policy, the Benchmarking Report has shaped conversations on biking + walking for 18 years. Explore highlights: bikeleague.org/celebrating-...

"Celebrating 18 years of the Benchmarking Report on Bicycling and Walking." Screenshot of data.bikeleague.org (League Data Hub) homepage, which is the current digital manifestation of the previously printed Benchmarking Report on Bicycling and Walking.

Chart from data.bikeleague.org. Figure 1.1.4: Number and Percent of People Biking to Work. The chart shows an increase from 2006-2014, gradual decline through 2019, and a sharp decrease in 2020. The number of workers biking to work starts to increase again in 2022, and further increases in 2023 (the latest data available when this chart was created). Find more on data.bikeleague.org.

Chart from data.bikeleague.org, titled "Figure 3.4.1 - Cities with the Most Pedestrian Deaths During the Last Decade." The chart shows how pedestrian deaths have increased in the past ten years in these ten cities, which account for 10.7% of all pedestrian deaths: Los Angeles CA, Phoenix AZ, Houston TX, New York City NY, San Antonio TX, Dallas TX, Memphis TN, Philadelphia PA, Chicago IL, and San Diego CA. New York City is the only one that has seen a significant drop in pedestrian deaths during this time. Los Angeles, CA is the city with the highest increase in pedestrian deaths over this time period.

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12d

From city planning to national policy, the Benchmarking Report has shaped conversations on biking + walking for 18 years. Explore highlights: bikeleague.org/celebrating-...

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Cascade Bicycle Club @cascade.org · 12d

Money that's already been awarded to build more bike and trail projects here in Washington is at risk of being yanked away for ridiculous reasons. Take the @bikeleague.org action today to keep this funding where it belongs!
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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12d

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Secretary Duffy’s DOT says bike lanes are “not in the public interest” – and is canceling hundreds of millions in grants for biking, walking, and trail projects nationwide. Take action: bikeleague.org/action-center

Action Alert graphic on a dark red background: 🚨 Duffy’s DOT is eliminating millions of dollars in grants that have been awarded to make communities safer.

An image of a clipboard labelled "NOW CANCELLED" contains a bulleted list with each line struck through: "Bike lanes, Sidewalks, Trails, Safety crossings"

In a red bubble for emphasis: "Bike lanes are “not in the public interest,” says the Department of Transportation."

TAKE ACTION: bikeleague.org/action-center

State and local governments applied for these grants based on the needs and wants of their communities – and they were awarded this funding under the Biden Administration. Now, they are losing those investments, in addition to the economic development and safety improvements they would have funded. Please join us in asking Congress to take action."

Below the paragraph, an illustrated graphic of a woman biking with a young child in traffic says "I was really looking forward to that new bike lane..."

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Ken McLeod @kenmcld.bsky.social · 13d

Congress must fight back. Ask your senators to stand up for safety projects for everyone whether they bike, walk, roll, take transit or drive.

You can find a form to compose a letter to your Senators here: bikeleague.org/take-action/... @bikeleague.org

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12d

Please join us in asking Congress to take action. Ask your senators to protect these critical investments and stand up for the projects that their constituents asked for: www.votervoice.net/iframes/Bike...

Bike lanes are “no longer in the public interest”

Bike lanes are “no longer in the public interest” according to the Department of Transportation. Secretary Duffy and his agency are sending cancellation notices to communities all across the coun...

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 12d

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Secretary Duffy’s DOT says bike lanes are “not in the public interest” – and is canceling hundreds of millions in grants for biking, walking, and trail projects nationwide. Take action: bikeleague.org/action-center

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 13d

Learn more about strategies communities can use to support active lifestyles: www.cdc.gov/physical-act... #ActivePeople

Strategies for Physical Activity Through Community Design

Strategies for state and local groups to increase physical activity through community design.

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 13d

When communities have sidewalks, trails, and connected bike routes, it can be easier for people to be physically active every day. These community designs can help make physical activity part of daily life — from getting to school to running errands.

Young people in orange helmets ride in a green bike lane in Spokane, Washington, a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community.

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 15d

Only a few spots left! Level up your bike advocacy and get certified as a League Cycling Advocate in Detroit, Oct 7–9. Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/league-of-...

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 16d

Happy #WorldCarFreeDay!

Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 16d

10 Best Ways to Celebrate World Car Free Day: Embrace Sustainable Mobility. #worldcarfreeday
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10 Best Ways to Celebrate World Car Free Day: Embrace Sustainable Mobility

World Car Free Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to promote sustainable transportation alternatives and reduce car dependence

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League of American Bicyclists @bikeleague.org · 19d

"[Communities can] redesign streets so that everyone knows from the look and the feel of the street, and understands that that's a slower speed street, that's a place where people are going to be biking and walking, where you should be looking out for other people outside of your vehicle."

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