Bike Libraries Increase Bicycle Access for All
May 1, 2026
From offering affordable options to creating grassroots community hubs, bike libraries are putting more people on bikes.
Outdoor Recreation is for Everyone: Behind PeopleForBikes’ Public Lands Strategy
May 1, 2026
Accessible outdoor recreation is core to our nation’s economic vitality and the future of bicycling in America.
How World Cup Host Cities Can Move Millions By Bike
April 30, 2026
2026 World Cup host cities from Los Angeles to Boston can reduce congestion with quick-build bike lanes, Open Streets, bike share, and better bike parking. Here’s how they can move quickly to help millions of fans get around their cities efficiently.
2026 City Ratings Methodology Updates: What Is Changing and Why It Matters
April 28, 2026
New census data, refined bike network analyses, and updated design standards are reshaping how cities are scored in 2026.
Connected Bike Networks Are Key to Growing Ridership
April 17, 2026
A new study highlights that the collective strength of an entire bike network matters more to getting people riding than any single project alone.
Congress Considers Recreational Trails Program Funding
April 14, 2026
As Congress works on the 2026 surface transportation bill, the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) faces critical funding decisions that will impact trail development, bike access, and outdoor recreation across the U.S.
California SB 1167 Looks to Protect E-Bike Integrity and Improve Public Safety
April 13, 2026
The new bill marks a significant step forward in clarifying e-bike regulations and strengthening consumer protections across the state.
PeopleForBikes’ Backyard Advocacy Toolkit Empowers the Bike Industry to Improve Biking Locally
April 13, 2026
The new resource is designed to help industry leaders, retailers, suppliers, and partners make meaningful progress for better biking in their communities.
Adaptive and Youth-Friendly Mountain Bike Trails Are Growing in the Adirondacks
April 3, 2026
A PeopleForBikes-supported project in Keene, New York, is expanding adaptive-access, youth-friendly mountain bike trails in the Adirondacks, creating more inclusive outdoor recreation and strengthening the local economy.
What Gets Mapped Gets Measured: Updating OpenStreetMap to Improve the Accuracy of Your City Ratings Score
April 3, 2026
If your city’s bike infrastructure isn’t fully reflected in PeopleForBikes’ annual City Ratings, you can fix that using guidance from our recent mapathons.
New Federal Legislation Would Make It Safer to Ride Your Bike
March 12, 2026
The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act would expand automatic emergency braking (AEB) technology so vehicles can detect bicyclists, helping reduce crashes and improve bike safety.
4,400 Miles and Counting: How the U.S. Built a Protected Bike Lane Movement
February 20, 2026
Growing from just 24 protected bike lanes nationwide in 2013, this recent estimate reflects decades of advocacy, policy change, and local leadership to give people of all ages and abilities safe, connected places to ride for transportation and recreation.
Celebrating 110 Years of National Parks: Public Lands, Recreation, and Local Economies
February 19, 2026
As visitation grows and recreation continues to evolve, the future of our public lands depends on thoughtful policy, collaboration, and proactive management that balances access with conservation.
America the Beautiful Act: Investing in the Trails and Public Lands We Ride
February 19, 2026
The bipartisan legislation would reauthorize and expand one of the most important funding tools for parks, public lands, and outdoor recreation: the Legacy Restoration Fund.
What One Year of the EXPLORE ACT Means for Outdoor Recreation
February 19, 2026
As America’s first comprehensive outdoor recreation package, the EXPLORE Act is already delivering big wins for communities and local economies nationwide.
Building Better Communities: Blue Crane’s Bike-Forward Vision for Northwest Arkansas
February 18, 2026
Blue Crane is reshaping Northwest Arkansas to meet a growing population’s appetite for bike-centered, active living and cosmopolitan amenities while holding strong to its hometown feel and sense of identity.
New Jersey’s E-Bike Law: What Retailers and Riders Need to Know About S4834
February 18, 2026
The new law fundamentally changes how e-bikes are regulated and creates significant implications for riding and selling e-bikes across the state.
North Omaha Trail Connects Communities and Centers Its Culture
February 12, 2026
A collaborative trail project in the Heartland paves the way toward multimodal transportation and greater public health infrastructure.
PeopleForBikes Calls on Congress to Support Bike Infrastructure Funding
February 4, 2026
Congress is deciding on a critical piece of legislation that will determine the federal funding available for bike projects for the next five to six years.
On World Day of Remembrance, Washington D.C. Turned Tragedy Into Action
February 3, 2026
On November 16, the annual D.C. Ride for Your Life event highlighted federal legislation to make our streets safer for biking and walking.