Advocacy
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
Shimano’s We Are Cyclists Continues the All Bodies on Bikes Story
Celebrating five years of inclusive cycling and a community that keeps growing. by: Deven McCoy Five years ago, Marley Blonsky and Kailey Kornhauser released All Bodies on Bikes and made a statement the cycling world needed to hear: people of all sizes deserve space, joy, and a place in this sport. It wasn’t a revolutionary concept, but the film put a face and a voice to something many riders had felt for a long time without anyone ... Read more
AvidCyclist.com Announces Formal Partnership With The White Line Foundation
10% of all proceeds from the AvidCyclist.com membership program will support critical advocacy and safety initiatives Littleton, Colorado– February 5, 2026 – AvidCyclist.com, a leading online platform for the cycling community, today announced a formal partnership with The White Line Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the tragic and preventable deaths of vulnerable road users. This partnership deepens a long-standing collaboration that began with the inaugural “Ride For Magnus” over a year ago, and ... Read more
79 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities Recognized Nationwide
January 29, 2026/Marlee Townsend Washington, DC — Across the country, communities are responding to growing demand for places that are easier to navigate by biking, walking, and rolling. Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognizes 79 communities across the nation for their commitment to meeting that demand through collective action at the local and regional levels. “Building better places to bike is a shared effort,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. ... Read more
Fuming Driver Accused of Harassing Cyclists After Deliberately Veering Towards Group Ride in “Closest Attack I’ve Ever Witnessed”
By Ryan Mallon, Road.CC “The distance is less than a foot and would have brought down half the group at least” This “Near Miss” came from South Carolina, where a motorist has been accused of repeatedly harassing cyclists, after he was caught on camera deliberately veering towards a group of riders and almost causing a crash in an apparent act of road rage. The incident took place on Saturday (despite the cyclist’s camera being set ... Read more
Giving Back for Bikes: Five Ways to Support Bike Advocacy
In the non-profit world, the end of the year means a lot of fundraising. But in terms of bike advocacy, “giving back” can mean so much more than just donating dollars. Here’s a quick run-down on the many ways you can give back to support bike advocacy, from local shops to national advocacy organizations like the League. #1: Donate your old bikes and spare parts to give your gear a second life. Local bike co-ops ... Read more
