Riding a bicycle is very much a local endeavor: neighborhood streets, personal destinations, regional events. But so much of what makes our everyday riding experiences possible takes place ‘behind the scenes,’ from policies and decisions made in Washington.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s important to act locally and support local change-makers, and also critical for better biking in our cities and towns are the policy experts working to fight back against a car culture that undermines our safety and way-of-life.

We’re the voice for bicyclists in Washington.

 Will you stand with us at this uncertain political moment and support our work with a contribution today?

 Your support will pay dividends in building the framework for a Bicycle Friendly America for generations to come.

• Slow Roads Save Lives: Our campaign for sensible, safer speed limits and roadway designs has expanded to new audiences, including state departments of transportation. We’re tracking and championing speed limit reform from New York City to several California cities and beyond, including the new Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program.
• Safer Vehicles: The League continues to lead the movement for safer motor vehicle design and technology and while the consumer and commercial interests are seemingly insurmountable, we helped secure a major win with a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule that will make automakers account for the safety of people biking and walking in their ‘star’ safety rating.
• Streamlining Funding: The League has been very active in shaping U.S. Department of Transportation rulemakings following the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021. Administrative proposals that will impact major funding programs and rulemakings required by Congress will set the stage for investments and improvements over the next decade.
• Ready to Ride: We’re working with people and organizations providing and attempting to provide in-school on-bike education throughout the country. It is exciting to see the passion for educating a new generation of cyclists and impressive to see how people and organizations have made programming possible. Look for our new report soon.