More people than ever are biking and walking in the Twin Cities
Jay Walljasper tells the story behind the data on bicycling's growth in Minneapolis, where biking rose 22 percent compared to 2010 and 53 percent since 2007.
PFB holiday sale
With 2011 drawing to a close, we’re cleaning out the PFB office to make room for new goodies. We have a ton of extra t-shirts left over from our summer tour, and bottle openers too. Help us find them a home!
Spread the simple joy of biking
As we enter another season of giving, we are inundated with messages about “hot holiday toys” for children. Though it may be tempting to buy a trendy toy, skip the lines and purchase one of the most iconic children’s gifts: a bicycle.
To wave or not to wave: is it even a question?
As bicyclists, we are typically in the minority out on the roads. Greeting other riders enhances camaraderie and builds a feeling of community. Why should we acknowledge other bicyclists, and how should we do it? And what would it look like if every rider did this?
Thankful for bicycling
Thanksgiving is a time to surround ourselves with family and friends and reflect on what we are grateful for. If you are fortunate enough to have a bicycle, a safe place to ride it, and the good health to do so, be sure to add bicycling to your list of thanks.
New stats on bicycling’s benefits
Bicycling is good for our economy, environment, and health. It creates jobs and reduces healthcare costs. It makes us happy and enriches our communities. Lately, a number of new studies have come out on the benefits of bicycling. Here are some of our favorites.
Senate again rejects anti-bike amendment
The U.S. Senate resoundingly defeated the proposal to strip bicycling and walking from transportation funding by a 60-38, bipartisan vote. PFB supporters played a huge role, generating more than 50,000 letters to Congress in 48 hours along with our partners.
New Belgium Brewing fills up the glass for PFB
New Belgium Brewing Company is at it again, supporting better bicycling in America in addition to selling tasty brews, this time through their "Glass That Gives" program.
Why are bikes being targeted by Congress?
How in the the world can biking and walking be controversial? In these antagonistic political times, bikers and walkers are now targets of controversy for some members of Congress.
Federal bike funding under attack again
Last month, we asked you to contact your two U.S. Senators to urge them to oppose a proposal by Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma that would have stripped funding from the Transportation Enhancements program. We are sorry to report today that bike infrastructure funding is under serious and immediate attack again.
