Tag Archives: advocacy

How To Trigger A Traffic Signal On Your Bike

Posted on September 28, 2012 by aa

Ever wonder what to do when you come to a stop light and there are no cars around to get the light to change? Here’s a nice video on how to trigger a traffic light on your bike.

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Niner auctions six new S.I.R. 9 29ers for IMBA

Posted on June 25, 2012 by aa

If you’re in the market for a steel 29er, Niner Bikes is auctioning off a fleet of specially painted S.I.R. 9’s to benefit IMBA. People are bidding on six special edition Niner S.I.R. 9 framesets to raise money for IMBA. … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu: House Aims to Eliminate Local Funds for Biking and Walking

Posted on June 11, 2012 by aa

Take Action! (League of American Bicyclists – June 11. 20012) Ask Your Member of Congress to Protect Funding in the Transportation Bill The U.S. House and Senate are negotiating right now to produce a final federal transportation bill and 20 years … Continue reading →

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Law Protects New York Bicyclists from Passing Motor Vehicles

Posted on June 2, 2012 by aa

But does anyone beside cyclists really know about it? Beginning on November 1, 2010, bicyclists throughout New York could breathe a little easier when cycling down the state’s roadways. In August 2010, then Gov. David Paterson signed into law a … Continue reading →

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Americans Support Federal Funding For Biking and Walking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by aa

Ask Your Member of Congress to Protect Funding in the Transportation Bill (bikeleague.org) Senators and Representatives are meeting now to create a final transportation bill, and we need your help to protect the funds that the Senate designated for local … Continue reading →

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Bike Score arrives, analyzing the most bike-friendly cities

Posted on May 14, 2012 by aa

(GeekWire – May 14, 2012) You’ve heard of Walk Score, which assigns a ranking of 0 to 100 to homes and apartments based on how close they are to schools, transit, restaurants and more. Now, the folks behind that Seattle startup are rolling … Continue reading →

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National Bike Month is officially here!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by aa

With longer, milder days, May is a perfect time to recognize bicycling for the multitude of benefits it provides – improving our health, economy, and environment. Here are three ways to make the most of this year’s National Bike Month: … Continue reading →

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May is National Bike Month

Posted on May 1, 2012 by aa

National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to … Continue reading →

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Albany Bicycle Coalition: 2012 Bike EXPO

Posted on April 21, 2012 by aa

Albany Bicycle Coalition (ABC) is proud to announce the Second Annual Bike EXPO to kick off National Bike Month and promote cycling across the Capital Region. The community event will take place on May 6th, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 … Continue reading →

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Broken Bike campaign supports MS

Posted on April 18, 2012 by aa

NEW YORK — The Broken Bike campaign has kicked off in Albany, as well as other regions upstate. It’s part of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Upstate New York’s effort to raise awareness and support for the deadly disease. … Continue reading →

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