Which roadmap should the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) follow to address our state’s transportation needs through 2035? MDOT seeks your input to help revise its long-range plan, “MI Transportation Plan: Moving Michigan Forward.” Put yourself behind the wheel and join us for one or more of the upcoming public meetings to discuss the draft document. The 5 to 7 p.m. Read more »
Ribbon Cutting in Traverse City for New Bike Route to Run Length of State
U.S. Bike Route 35 (USBR 35) is open for business. On May 19, the ribbon cutting officially opened the bike route for business Read more »
Thank You Representative Forlini!
We at LMB would like to give a huge thank you to Representative Anthony Forlini for introducing a resolution declaring May as Bike Month in Michigan! Read more »
MDOT Releases "Share the Road" PSA
LMB is pleased to continue to dialog with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding driver behavior when passing cyclists on roads with rumble strips. Today, MDOT released this new 30 second "Share the Road" bicycling safety video. Read more »
Pedal America to Air on Public TV & PBS
Public TV and PBS stations will be airing "Pedal America", a new 7-part series, beginning May 5. Pedal America aims to educate, inspire and encourage riders of all ages to rediscover the joys of cycling. Each episode emphasizes bicycling's health, safety and environmental benefits on journeys through a variety of bike- friendly locales from national parks to urban centers. Read more »
Join the National Bike Challenge Today
May is National Bike Month and this year, we are excited to announce a new tool to help you connect with fellow cyclists across the state – the National Bike Challenge (NBC). The Kimberly-Clark Corporation, League of American Bicyclists, Bikes Belong and Endomondo launched NBC during the 2012 National Bike Summit. NBC aims to inspire and empower millions of Americans to ride their bikes for transportation, recreation and better health. The Challenge is simple: Sign up as an individual or as a team, log your miles, share your stories and encourage others to join you Read more »
MDOT to Offer Trainings for Walkable, Bikeable Communities
MDOT Intermodal Policy Division is looking for opportunities to partner with communities and agencies to host trainings that support walkable and bikable communites. Available trainings include: Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility-ADA Training On-Road Bicycle Facilities "Training Wheels" Community "Walkability Audit" Designing Streets for Pedestrian Safety Other (Specify) Click here for a brochure to learn more and to request a training in your community. March 23, 2012 is the due date. Read more »
URGENT: House Bill Reverses Decades of Progress on Bike/Ped
It's so much worse than we thought. Today, the House released its transportation bill, the American Energy and Infrastructure Act. As a Member of the Committee, Congresswomen Candice Miller (Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer, St Clair & Macomb Counties) is in a key position to save dedicated funding for biking and walking. If you live in her district, please contact her today and ask her to vote to preserve biking and walking by supporting the Petri amendment Read more »
LMB Job Posting
The League of Michigan Bicyclists is seeking a motivated individual to join the current two (2) person staff team in a new Associate Director position. This full-time position requires a college degree or equivalent experience in a related field. The candidates background should include experience in fund raising, volunteer development and member communications. The ability to effectively communicate (both written and orally) to community leaders, members, constituents, volunteers and other staff is a must Read more »
