by Carolyn Szczepanski
on October 20, 2015
 "We're all on a bit of a high right now," Alex Logemann shared with excitement. It was the start of our webinar with PeopleForBikes and the group's State + Local Policy Analyst — along with millions of California residents — certainly had plenty of reason to celebrate. Less than 24 hours before our Update on E-bike Legislation, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a landmark bill making it easier to ride electric bikes in the Golden State.
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by Carolyn Szczepanski
on October 09, 2015
 In this week's Roundup, advocates nationwide helped kids enjoy their daily commute on International Walk to School Day, the Cascade Bicycle Club announced a major new education push in Seattle's public schools, California advocates (again) celebrated the passage of (more) pro-bike legislation, Transportation Alternatives released a new report calling for protected bike lanes on major Manhattan streets, two successful bike Challenges came to a close... and more.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on October 02, 2015
This week in Roundup, Boulder riders renounced the removal of a protected bike lane, California advocates celebrated multiple victories in the state legislature, BikeWalkKC hosted another successful Women's Bicycling Forum, Local Motion rallied hundreds for street safety, Philadelphia will get its first Open Streets event this year (Thanks, Pope Francis!) and more...
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on October 01, 2015
 Here at the Alliance, we believe in the power of data. That's why we produce a biennial Benchmarking Report that compiles key numbers on biking and walking in the United States. One of the data sources we draw on is the American Community Survey, which released its latest "journey to work" estimates last month. What are the top cities for commuting by foot? Read on...
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on September 28, 2015
 Last week, more than 125 leaders gathered in Atlanta for the 2015 National Open Streets Summit — and the energy and inspiration was palpable even in the Twittersphere. Organized by the Open Street Project, the event allowed advocates for healthy, livable streets to connect and share insights to grow the movement across North America. Here are some of our favorite moments from the weekend.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on September 25, 2015
 Last week, on our September Distance Learning Webinar, we took a look at how advocates are advancing Vision Zero for everyone. In today's tipsheet, we share insight from Bike San Diego on how they addressed concerns around enforcement to ensure a lack of capital investment wouldn't lead to the criminalization of community mobility.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on September 23, 2015
 Last week, on our September Distance Learning Webinar, we delved into how advocates are advancing Vision Zero for everyone. In today's tipsheet, we share insight from Oregon advocates who didn't just root their Vision Zero campaign in the priorities and recommendations of community partners but also grew into new equity initiatives to support their allies.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on September 22, 2015
 On our latest Distance Learning Webinar we explored leading-edge work from local advocacy organizations that are advancing Vision Zero for everyone. In today's tipsheet we share insight from Nicole Ferrara, Executive Director of Walk San Francisco, on partnering with public health officials, integrating equity into Vision Zero implementation and lifting up coalition partners.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on September 21, 2015
 Vision Zero is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a growing list of cities committing to eliminate all traffic fatalities. How can advocates work with city, state and neighborhood leaders to ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are heard so we can co-create improvements and strategies that work for everyone? On our latest Distance Learning Webinar we explored leading-edge work from local advocacy organizations advancing Vision Zero for everyone.
by Andrea Milne
on September 17, 2015
Last week the Surgeon General announced a Call to Action to Promote Walking, amplifying our efforts, as advocates, to create communities that are safe and accessible for all modes of transportation. The support from a wide array of partners has been impressive, and here at the Alliance we have a particular tie to this exciting effort: Data from our biennial Benchmarking Report plays a significant role in the document. To build momentum for the call, we took a detour from our regular wrangling and rounded-up 10 fascinating graphics about walking from our 2014 Benchmarking Report.
by Carolyn Szczepanski
on September 14, 2015
 Last week, we were excited to support and amplify the release of the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking & Walkable Communities. And we certainly weren't alone: From USA Today to Johnson & Johnson, from Kaiser Permanente to the International Council of Shopping Centers, a diversity of partners is mobilizing to "make walking a national priority." What role can advocates play? Here are 6 ways to #StepItUp in your community.
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