Planning’s Disability Blindspot
October 4, 2021
All cities should strive to serve everyone, people with disabilities included. Unfortunately, the latter is all too often left out of the planning process. ...
Meet the Rider Improving Access for Disabled Mountain Bikers
September 29, 2021
Jeremy McGhee is on a mission to ride and document every mountain bike trail in Northwest Arkansas, opening up the landscape for those who can’t ride a traditional bike. ...
Promoting Equity and Climate Action Through Bike Infrastructure
September 27, 2021
A bill advanced in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee could provide big dollars for bike infrastructure projects. ...
Climate Change Demands More Bike Advocates
September 21, 2021
When it comes to environmental solutions, all too often the onus is put solely on the individual. It’s time for all bicyclists to become advocates and demand institutional action. ...
Tackling Climate Change One Ride at a Time
September 20, 2021
Research proves that bikes can help lower our carbon emissions, and making a difference might not be as difficult as we think. ...
Five New State Laws Seeking to Combat Climate Change Through Bikes
September 16, 2021
New legislation recognizes the power of bikes to help reach climate action goals ...
Incentivizing Bicycling Is Climate Policy
September 14, 2021
A consumer rebate for electric bicycles and a commuter benefit for biking to work aren’t just tax policy, they’re climate policy. ...
House Committee Advances Electric Bicycle Tax Credit and Bike Commuter Benefit
September 14, 2021
A closer look at the approved bike provisions in the Build Back Better Act and the political landscape that can get them signed into law. ...
Bikes Are a Climate Solution
September 14, 2021
Riding a bike won’t solve the climate crisis alone, but its potential to reduce carbon emissions, improve public health and foster sustainable communities are all big steps towards a cleaner future. ...
Inclusion on Main Street
September 13, 2021
A 1.5-mile stretch of Broad Street in Providence, Rhode Island, is slated for a holistic mobility upgrade and community engagement is an integral part of the plan. ...
What the Growth of Black Peloton Can Teach Bicycling
September 7, 2021
The stationary bike and exercise company offers potent lessons when it comes to fostering safety, comfort and community for BIPOC riders. ...
The ‘Bike Boom’ Isn’t Just for Adults
September 2, 2021
The future of kids’ bicycling appeared dire until the pandemic hit. Now, a new generation of bicyclists is emerging. ...
How Movement on Trade Policy Is Affecting the Bike Industry
August 25, 2021
An update on PeopleForBikes' federal trade and tariff work. ...
Learnings From the 2021 Outride Research Summit
August 16, 2021
The virtual gathering highlighted evidence-based ways to advance youth and community well-being through bicycling. ...
A Snapshot of Bicycling in 78 U.S. Cities
August 13, 2021
We culled the responses from our annual survey for city officials, painting a more nuanced picture of bicycling at the local level. ...
Does America Have a Big Bike Ego?
August 11, 2021
Unlike their European counterparts, Americans appear to have inflated perceptions about the state of bicycling in the U.S. ...
In Northwest Arkansas, You Can Go to College for Bikes
August 10, 2021
A first-of-its-kind program is launching in Bentonville with scholarships available for BIPOC and LGBTQ students. ...
What Is the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and What Could it Mean for Bikes?
August 4, 2021
If passed, the bill would advance the state of bicycle policy and funding in the U.S. but leaves opportunities for bold, transformative action on the table. ...
Critical Mass: A Summit Empowering All Women
July 19, 2021
Bicycling organizations in Northwest Arkansas are joining together for this inaugural event, taking place virtually and in-person from July 23-24. ...
The Making of a Bike Ecosystem
July 15, 2021
In Arizona’s Verde Valley, PeopleForBikes and other partners are coming together to create a community hub for mountain biking. ...