Building the People Powered Movement
Press Releases01/23/2012 -- National Report Ranks Cities and States for Bicycling and Walking
This report comes at a critical moment, as Congress takes up the imminent passage of the next federal transportation bill, which dictates how billions of tax dollars will be spent over coming years. The Benchmarking Report reveals that, in nearly every city and state, pedestrians and bicyclists are disproportionately at risk of being killed, and currently receive less than a fair share of transportation dollars. While 12 percent of trips in the U.S. are by bike or foot, 14 percent of traffic fatalities are bicyclists and pedestrians. Pedestrian and bicycle projects receive less than 2 percent of federal transportation dollars. “The Benchmarking Report shows that biking and walking are smart solutions to many of our country’s most pressing challenges when it comes to transportation, job creation and health,” Jeffrey Miller, Alliance President/CEO, says.
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11/03/2011 -- Nominations Open for Alliance 2012 Advocacy Awards
Award categories include:
Nominations will be accepted through December 18, 2011 on the Alliance website. Anyone can make up to five nominations — one nomination per person, per award category. Nominations are not limited to Alliance members. A selection committee composed of Alliance staff, board, and advocacy organization representatives will evaluate all nominees and the winners will be announced at a high-profile reception the first night of the 2012 National Bike Summit. For more information and to nominate an individual, organization or business in your community visit: www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org/Awards 11/01/2011 -- Online Voting Opens for 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest
Washington, DC - November 1, 2011 - Online voting opens today for the 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest. Presented by the Alliance for Biking & Walking, the contest has received more than 1,500 photo submissions from participants across the continent. Now the public can help decide who will win an all-expenses-paid biking or walking trip to Italy and a host of other prizes. The second People Powered Movement Photo Contest aims to both celebrate the beauty and energy of active transportation and continue to build an online library of high-quality images that can be used by bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations across North America. Starting today and running through November 30th, members of the public are invited to vote for their favorite photos on the contest website. Each participant can vote for 10 photos in each of the seven contest categories. 08/10/2011 -- Advocacy Advance Awards $100,000 in Grants
Using the grants to tap into federal funding streams and build their political influence, recipients will work to triple bicycle mode share in Atlanta, Ga., dramatically improve infrastructure in Pittsburgh, Pa., empower Latino cyclists in Los Angeles, Calif. and create a new model to win state dollars in Delaware. Since 2009, Advocacy Advance—a partnership of the Alliance for Biking & Walking and the League of American Bicyclists—has awarded more than $500,000 in direct grants to 25 state and local advocacy organizations. This year, more than 60 applications with proposals totaling more than $1.3 million were received in the two grant categories: Model Grants and Capacity Building Grants. Model Grants provide multi-year support for efforts that significantly increase federal investment for biking and walking. Capacity Building Grants catalyze the growth of advocacy organizations. Based on the organizations’ successful track records and innovative strategies, 2011 grants will be awarded to Bike Delaware, Bike Pittsburgh, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. 08/01/2011 -- Alliance Launches 2011 People Powered Movement Photo ContestWashington, DC - August 1, 2011 - With more than $8,000 in prizes for the winning entries, the Alliance for Biking & Walking invites all members of the public to submit their best images of biking and walking to the 2011 People Powered Movement Photo Contest. The contest aims to both celebrate the beauty and energy of active transportation and continue to build an online library of high-quality images that can be used by bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations across North America. In 2009, more than 2,000 photographs were submitted in the first Alliance photo contest. Today marks the launch of the 2011 contest. Once again, categories include biking, walking, and advocates in action. New in 2011, the People Powered Movement Photo Contest invites photos in additional categories, including:
06/22/2011 -- New Alliance Partnership Will Advance Open Streets Movement
Open Streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobiles, allowing residents to walk, bike, skate, dance and utilize the roadways in countless creative and active ways. From Los Angeles to New York to Miami, Open Streets have become an effective and high-energy means to build community, promote active transportation and reconnect neighborhoods divided by traffic. The Open Streets Project will support this exciting trend with the November release of a print guide and website to increase the success with Open Streets initiatives, serving as the one-stop source of information, models and best practices. 05/12/2011 -- Alliance Partners with CLIF BAR to Replace 100,000 Car Trips with Bicycle Travel
The 2 Mile Challenge is CLIF BAR’s innovative, online effort to fight climate change by encouraging bicycle travel for short trips. In the U.S., 40 percent of all urban trips are two miles or less, but 90 percent of those short distances are made by automobile. CLIF BAR started the 2 Mile Challenge to build community among current bicyclists, encourage more citizens to travel on two wheels and support nonprofits that are working to increase active transportation. For this year’s Challenge, CLIF BAR aims to replace 100,000 car trips - while donating $100,000 to bicycle advocacy and climate protection. 05/05/2011 -- Alliance to Benefit from New “Bikes Are Better” Product Line
The innovative and fashionable gear is now available for purchase and 25 percent of profits will be donated to bicycle advocacy and bicycle related non-profits. The Alliance for Biking & Walking will partner with Fyxation to benefit from the proceeds through June 30, 2011. 03/07/2011 -- Alliance Presents 2011 Advocacy Awards
“Our 2011 award winners represent all corners of the continent and a variety of different campaigns and initiatives to increase biking and walking,” Jeff Miller, Alliance President/CEO, said. “But they are all shining examples of the energy, enthusiasm and progress of the bicycle and pedestrian advocacy movement - a movement that is transforming communities across North America.” This year, the Alliance honors the following winners. 03/07/2011 -- Advocacy Award Winners to be Announced at 2011 Alliance ReceptionWashington, DC - March 7, 2011 - After receiving a record-setting number of nominations from across North America, the Alliance for Biking & Walking will honor seven leading advocates, organizations and business leaders at its 2011 Advocacy Awards Reception on March 8 in Washington, DC. Since 2009, the Alliance has recognized excellence in the bicycle and pedestrian movement with a national award program that solicits nominations from the public in the following categories: Advocate of the Year, Advocacy Organization of the Year, Business Advocate of the Year, Winning Campaign of the Year, Innovation Award, Best Practices Award and the Susie Stephens Joyful Enthusiasm Award. Tomorrow, the Alliance will present this year’s winners. 11/04/2010 -- SRAM Partners with Alliance and League to Double Federal Funding for Bicycling Facilities
The League and Alliance have been awarded up to $1.2 million from SRAM over the next three years to unite active transportation advocates across the nation and give them tools and resources to secure increased funding from existing federal transportation programs for critical bicycle and pedestrian projects. “At SRAM we believe that bicycles improve the environment, ease congestion, reduce the cost of transportation and create healthier communities,” says Stan Day, SRAM CEO. “The biggest barrier to increased bicycle use in daily lives is the lack of appropriate infrastructure, and local bicycle advocates are working to break down those barriers across the country. The Advocacy Advance campaign will empower those advocates to dramatically improve conditions for bicyclists.” 09/07/2010 -- Alliance Awards $103,000 in Advocacy Advance Grants “This round of Advocacy Advance Grant recipients spans the spectrum,” Jeffrey Miller, Alliance President / CEO, says. “From rural to urban communities, from the coast to the Heartland, the organizations will leverage these dollars to propel dramatic progress in their communities. The insight these advocates gain will not only enhance their individual organizational capacity, but build a stronger, more effective national movement.”
06/02/2010 -- Alliance Releases New Guide to Complete Streets Campaigns
To add fuel to this quickly advancing movement, the Alliance for Biking & Walking has released a new edition of its Guide to Complete Streets Campaigns. 05/11/2010 -- Alliance and Clif Bar Partner in National Competition to Energize Bike Travel
The 2 Mile Challenge was inspired by a little-recognized fact: 40 percent of urban trips are less than two miles. Ryan Mayo, Brand Experience Manager for CLIF BAR said the energy bar company was staggered by that statistic. So it came up with a creative competition to encourage consumers to stop driving and start cycling. To lead the charge in the 2 Mile Challenge, CLIF BAR selected three nonprofit organizations that work to advance sustainable transit options. Each nonprofit was awarded $25,000 and assigned to represent one of three national teams: Gold, Blue, or Red. The Alliance for Biking & Walking is going for the Gold. 04/30/2010 -- Brewery Support Boosts Grassroots Bicycle Advocacy
New Belgium’s pledge of $40,000 over the next two years will allow the Alliance to offer strategic planning facilitation and guidance to at least six organizations in addition to providing direct organization support and coaching in key states. |
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Advocacy Advance Capacity Building Grants Q&A Call --Call on February 16
Advocacy Advance Capacity Building Grants Q&A Call --Call on February 17
Framing our Message for the Public, Press and Policymakers --Call on February 22
02/08/2012 - With a Little Help from Advocates, Facebook “Likes” Bike Trails
02/07/2012 - Seattle Advocates Use Winning Campaigns Training to Win Bike Boulevards
02/06/2012 - Benchmarking Report Debunks Misinformation in Congress
02/06/2012 - Federal Action: A Thank You, Update and Next Steps
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Washington, DC - January 23, 2012 - In a new report, 
Washington, DC - November 3, 2011 — The Alliance for Biking & Walking has opened the public nomination period for its 2012 Advocacy Awards. Now in its fourth year, the Alliance’s Advocacy Awards recognize excellence in bicycle and pedestrian advocacy. 
Washington, DC - August 10, 2011 - In line with a goal to double federal funding for biking and walking, 
Washington, DC - June 22, 2011 - Open Streets initiatives have exploded in popularity across North America, encouraging millions of citizens to experience and celebrate their public spaces in ways they’ve never imagined. To advance this growing movement, the Alliance for Biking & Walking and 
Washington, DC - May 12, 2011 - The Alliance for Biking & Walking is proud to join CLIF BAR’s push to replace 100,000 car trips with healthy, pollution-free bicycle travel this summer and fall. Returning for a second year, the Alliance is excited to once again lead the Gold Team in the nationwide 
Washington, DC - May 5, 2011 - Just in time for National Bike Month, the Alliance for Biking & Walking will be the first recipient of funds from a new 
Washington, DC - March 8, 2011 - To shine the spotlight on the progress and victories of the bicycle and pedestrian advocacy movement, the Alliance for Biking & Walking is pleased to announce its 2011 
Washington, DC - November 4, 2010 - The League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking & Walking are pleased to announce a new, three-year campaign to double federal funding for bicycling and walking by 2013. The 
Washington, DC - September 7, 2010 - With $103,000 in direct funding, the Alliance for Biking & Walking is galvanizing state and local bicycle and pedestrian organizations with its latest award of 
Washington, DC - June 2, 2010 - In the past four years, the national push for complete streets has caught fire, spreading rapidly from coast to coast. Since 2006, more than 100 state and local jurisdictions have adopted new policies that require transportation projects include safe accommodations for all users, including bicyclists and pedestrians.
Washington, DC - April 30, 2010 - The Alliance for Biking & Walking is increasing aid to bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations across North America thanks to recent support from 
