Advocacy
The Federal Bike-Lane Funding Fight: What It Means for Local Trail Projects
The ongoing debate surrounding federal bike lane funding 2026 has significant implications for local trail projects across the United States. As cycling continues to grow in popularity, both as a recreational activity and a viable mode of transportation, the allocation of federal resources for cycling infrastructure becomes increasingly critical. This article delves into the current state of affairs, the political landscape influencing these decisions, and what these developments mean for the future of urban and ... Read more
Sean Duffy’s Bike Lane Theater is a Warning Shot to Local Governments
By: Carson Blume Look, I’ve seen a lot of theater in my time. Men in suits standing behind podiums, announcing things like they just discovered fire. This week it was Sean Duffy, Trump’s Transportation Secretary, posting online like he’d single handedly slain a dragon. “I just redirected $1.73 billion in USDOT grants away from Biden era DEI pet projects,” he crowed. The dragon, apparently, was bike lanes. Here’s what actually happened. That $1.73 billion sits ... Read more
Cycling’s Dirty Dozen: The 12 Most Dangerous Cities in the US to Ride a Bike
By: Avid Cyclist America loves cycling. Millions of people ride for fitness, commuting, and the simple joy of being on two wheels. Yet for all the enthusiasm, the United States remains one of the most dangerous developed nations in the world for cyclists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,166 bicyclists were killed in motor-vehicle traffic crashes in 2023 alone, and an estimated 49,989 more were injured — a 28.6% increase in ... Read more
Eight Bills. One Mission.
How we helped shape a landmark year for roadway safety in Colorado. By: Jacqueline Claudia Executive Director, The White Line This month, Colorado passed eight major roadway safety bills into law that the White Line team and supporters played a critical role in getting passed. And while these bills now carry official names and bill numbers, what I see when I look at this legislative session is something much more personal. I see the victims, survivors, and families ... Read more
Remembering Riley O’Neil: A Call to Action for Safer Streets Amid Cycling Tragedies
O’Neil was doored in a non-protected bike lane. “No more people should die in the streets because their lives are not valued as much as driver convenience,” said one organizer. By John Greenfield SFStreetsblog Last Friday, Chicago Department of Transportation Complete Streets Planner Riley O’Neil, 35, was cycling in a paint-only bike lane when he was killed by a driver who failed to check for oncoming traffic before opening his door. On Monday, the centerpiece of O’Neil’s memorial ... Read more
Enough is Enough. There is an Urgent Need to Enforce Laws Controlling E-Powered Scooters and E-Motor Bikes
Scooter Rider and Cyclist Are Killed in Head-On Crash on N.Y.C. Bridge The collision on the Queensboro Bridge involved an e-scooter that is not legally allowed to be used on the streets of New York. While this made national headlines this past week, these instances e-scooter and e-motorcycles mis-represented as e-bikes because they have pedals, are becoming all to common across the United States and other countries. Two men — one on an electric scooter, ... Read more
The “Good Driver” Delusion
By Jacqueline Claudia, Executive Director, The White Line We all have a version of “that driver” in our heads. The one weaving through traffic. The one staring at a screen instead of the road. The one blowing past a crosswalk or squeezing too close to someone on a bike. We see them, we get angry, and 94% of us agree: they are a serious threat to our lives. But our new Blind Spots report reveals a truth ... Read more
Learning From LA’s Infrastructure Delays: What Cyclists Need to Know About the Future of Safe Streets-Or Lack Of
Bass belatedly releases Infrastructure Plan, LA belatedly proceeds with Forest Lawn Dr. project, and OC streets are appalling To steal from Hamlet, something is rotten in the state of Los Angeles. Or so it seems, anyway, as Mayor Karen Bass belatedly released her Capital Infrastructure Plan after more than three years in office. Something she should have done on Day One. At first glance, it doesn’t seem to pass the smell test, to mix metaphors. ... Read more
Legal Victory For Cyclists: A Blueprint For National Advocacy
April 27, 2026/Bike League Originally shared by our partners at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association on April 21, 2026. We’re thrilled to share an update on the lawsuit to protect the 15th St bike lane in DC from removal by the federal government: WE HERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS! In case you missed it, our legal team argued our case for saving the 15th Street protected bike at a hearing on April 9th. Today, the judge ... Read more
California’s Great Redwood Trail Approved: A New Cycling Frontier Awaits
On March 19, 2026, the Great Redwood Trail Agency (GRTA) Board of Directors unanimously adopted the Great Redwood Trail Master Plan. Director John Haschak called the adoption of the Master Plan as an “historic moment in the process of creating the Great Redwood Trail.” Director Caryl Hart described the event as a culmination of a “long and wonderful process” and Board Chair Mary Sackett called it a “masterpiece of a master plan.” The Great Redwood ... Read more
