Micro-Grant in Action: Common Cycle
October 26, 2018Common Cycle, an Ann Arbor-based organization empowering Ann Arbor to ride bicycles by providing access to education, work space, and resources, received a Micro-Grant fund for their Co-op. Thank you to Emma Wendt of Common Cycle for telling their story: “We launched Common Cycle in a physical location this summer, with a grand opening held on July...
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Micro-Grant in Action: Tour de Troit
October 17, 2018Public Bicycle Repair Stations & Pumps for Hamtramck – Detroit, MI For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations...
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Micro-Grant in Action: TART Trails, Inc.
October 17, 2018Recycle-A-Bicycle Program – Traverse City, MI For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations with unique programs that promote...
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Micro-Grant in Action: PEAC
October 17, 2018Summer Cycling Program – Yspilanti, MI For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations with unique programs that promote...
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Micro-Grant in Action: Pedal Holland
October 17, 20188th Street Pop-Up Bike Lanes – Holland, MI For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations with unique programs...
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Micro-Grant in Action: Norte!
October 17, 2018Estrellas Balance Bike Program – Traverse City, MI For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations with unique programs...
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Micro-Grant in Action: Lansing Bike Co-op
October 17, 2018For the first time ever, LMB helped to foster the growth of bicycling initiatives around the state with the launch of a Micro-Grant Program. The response to the program was overwhelming. This year, LMB was able to narrow down the applicants to ten amazing organizations with unique programs that promote bicycling or bicycling safety in...
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Micro-Grant in Action: Bike Friendly Soo
October 5, 2018Bike Friendly Soo (BFS), a Sault St. Marie-based organization, received a Micro-Grant fund for their bike rodeo to provide helmets to outfit children in their community. BFS along with Lake Superior State University and Sault Police Department were pleased to inform us of the overall positive outcome of their recent bike safety rodeo which was...
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Joint Statement by LMB and Bike Law Michigan Regarding Local Five-Foot Passing Ordinances
October 1, 2018Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Twp, Muskegon, Norton Shores, Oshtemo Twp, and Portage have all adopted five-foot passing ordinances. On June 29, 2018, Governor Snyder signed PA 279 and 280 of 2018 into law, making three feet of space the statewide standard for safe passing. The new law put into question whether the new...
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