Access & Advocacy

We have some fantastic news coming out of the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC this morning. The League of American Bicyclists is reporting that Google Maps has finally added a "bike there" option to the choices of directions between two locations.

According to the press release from the League of American Bicyclists:

"On July 25, in celebration of drivers' rights, many cars will use the Left Hand Canyon Road, drive slowly, and many may break down unexpectedly, blocking areas to the cyclists on the return leg of the Sunrise Century. Many cars and safe drivers all working together can send a message to the statehouse to restrict cycling on our roads, which are our only alternatives during family emergencies, commuting and required duties."

A new facility in downtown Pittsburgh offers secure indoor bicycle parking. A giant bicycle painted on a bright-green backdrop on the Century Building marks the spot where where two green shipping containers offer bicycle commuters secure parking spaces for their steeds.

Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: 2010 Benchmarking Report is an essential resource and tool for government officials, advocates, and those working to promote bicycling and walking. The Benchmarking Project is an on-going effort to collect and analyze data on bicycling and walking in all 50 states and the 51 largest U.S. cities.

Adventure Cycling Association announced that it has received two new grants in support of the organization's work to establish an official United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS).

Scheduled for March 9-11th in Washington DC, the League of American Bicyclists' annual National Bike Summit is where advocates, industry executives and education experts gather to speak up for bicycling on Capitol Hill. The League believes in getting more people on bikes more often, for a number of reasons.