by Alliance for Biking and Walking
on July 06, 2016
Alliance for Biking and Walking organizational announcement:
Thank you to those that could join us June 1 and June 3 for our member conference call. We wanted to share our changes and create a space for questions and comments. For those of you that were not able to join the conversation, below is what was discussed.
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by Jill Chamberlain
on April 12, 2016
 Read more from the Alliance Board of Directors and where we're headed.
by Christy Kwan
on March 21, 2016
 In honor of our co-founder and first Managing Director, Susie Stephens, the Alliance for Biking and Walking offers scholarships to help emerging leaders attend trainings and events. This year’s Susie Stephens Scholarships will include five (5) FULL scholarships to Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place, happening in Vancouver, Canada from September 12-15, 2016.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on March 18, 2016
 In this edition of Roundup, Transportation Alternatives calls out their police commissioner, BikeHouston big-ups their new mayor, Bike East Bay turns tragedy into a new facility, Tennessee advocates push for a bill that would fine motorists for veering into the bike lane, the Wisconsin Bike Fed asks if the movement has lost its edge... and more!
by Naomi Doerner
on March 17, 2016
 It started as a lively discussion on the Bike Equity Network related to a Washington Post article that examined the notion of bike lanes as symbols of gentrification. The online conversation that transpired was rich, frank, and underscored the need to bring the conversation to a broader audience in a more interactive format. So this month, the Alliance hosted a highly anticipated Distance Learning Webinar: “Active Transportation & Anti-Displacement.”
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on March 08, 2016
 Since 2009, the Alliance for Biking & Walking has held the Advocacy Awards to recognize excellence in the bicycle and pedestrian movement. Last night, we teamed up with the League of American Bicycilsts for an Awards Gala at the National Bike Summit and were honored to celebrate the work of an incredible group of advocates. Here's who took home this year's trophies.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on March 04, 2016
Mobility choices are the result of a complex set of factors. In the 2016 Benchmarking Report, released just this week, we explore many of those issue intersections — not only highlighting funding levels and policy passage but considering how different aspects of identity, environment and health impact active transportation. In this edition of Roundup, we wrangle 9 Essential Intersections that we hope you’ll explore more deeply in your community.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on March 03, 2016
 Forget Hollywood. The Oscars may be over, but the best awards show is yet to come. Next week, on the first night of the National Bike Summit, the Alliance will open the envelopes for the 2016 Advocacy Awards, honoring excellence in the walking and biking movement. Who will take home the hardware? Here are the finalists.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on March 02, 2016
 The broad trend is clear: Walking and biking are on the rise across the United States. But the real story is far more complex than a single trend line — or simple narrative. Our transportation choices are significantly impacted by a wealth of different factors — from gender to income to available infrastructure — and a new report from the Alliance for Biking & Walking illuminates the key indicators that shape American mobility.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on February 19, 2016
In this edition of Roundup, HUB in Vancouver celebrates $6 million for bike improvements, the California Bicycle Coalition pushes for a $10 million Bicycle Purchase Incentive Program, Portland leaders seek $15 million for Safe Routes to School, the Active Transportation Alliance empowers residents to go after menu money for better biking and walking, Tennessee advocates oppose a bill that would strip non-vehicular uses from gas tax revenues... and more!
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on February 05, 2016
In this edition of Roundup, WalkBoston calls attention to alarming pedestrian fatality rates, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition petitions for bikes at the Super Bowl, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota hosts a phenomenal Winter Cycling Congress, bike/ped bills start moving in state legislatures nationwide — and we remind YOU to nominate leaders for the 2016 Advocacy Awards!
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