Enhancing Michigan Bikeability, One Audit at a Time
November 1, 2024As the service term for MI Healthy Climate Corps (MHCC) members comes to an end on November 15, we’re proud to share the meaningful work accomplished by our MHCC member, Joanie Towarnicky, here at the League of Michigan Bicyclists (LMB). Joanie has conducted 11 bike audits in seven Michigan communities—Saginaw, Brighton, Berkley, Flint, Kalamazoo, Lansing,...
Read moreAudit Insights for Safer Streets
September 25, 2024Our MI Healthy Climate Corps member, Joanie Towarnicky, has been hard at work conducting bike audits across Michigan with the help of 55 volunteers, using the AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit to identify areas for improvement to make our roads safer for cyclists. Last month, we shared a ‘win’ in Saginaw Township, where MDOT responded...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going After the Election
August 26, 2024“Where do we go from here?” 2024 is an election year. No matter who you’re planning to vote for or who comes out ahead, the landscape will look different next year. LMB is a “bikepartisan” 501(c)(3) organization, and we don’t take sides in electoral politics. We do hope for elected leaders who support...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on State Road Policy
August 7, 2024“Why are the roads so dangerous? And why are drivers going so fast?” If you’ve tried to go somewhere on a major road by bike recently, you’ve probably asked these questions. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where bicycling serves as an everyday option for more people...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on E-bike Incentives
August 7, 2024“Why is gas so dang expensive? Isn’t there any alternative?” If you’ve filled up a car or truck in the last few weeks, you’ve probably asked these questions. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where our transportation system is more equitable and environmentally sustainable, and bicycling makes...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on Mountain Bike Trails
July 26, 2024“Where are we now? And why is the trail ahead so rough?” If you’ve ever set out to explore new terrain on a mountain bike, you’ve probably asked these questions at some point. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where our streets and trails are safe and accessible, and...
Read moreThe Next Mile: Where We’re Going on VRU
July 23, 2024“Where are we, anyway? And… where are we going?” If you’ve ever been on a long ride through unfamiliar territory, you’ve probably asked these questions at some point. At LMB, we’ve got a vision for where we’re going: a future where our streets and trails are safe and accessible, and bicycling makes life better for everyone....
Read moreMMBA Advocating for Mountain Biking: Pushback Against Thunder Valley Land Use Order
July 18, 2024Earlier this month, the NAW board voted to close the Thunder Valley trails to bikes, leaving them open for hiking and equestrian use. Neal Glazebrook, Events Director and one of our MMBA Leads, was the only board member to vote against this decision. He spoke out, emphasizing that if trails are to be separated...
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Join us for Advocacy Day on May 14
May 3, 2024Photo: David Marvin Bicycle and Trail Advocacy Day is coming soon on May 14, where we’ll gather at the Capitol, meet with legislators, and ask them to pass laws that improve life through bicycling. I’m writing to give you a quick update on where things stand with our plans for the day and priority issues....
Read moreHow to put LMB victories to work in your community
April 17, 2024It’s a great time to be a Michigan bicyclist. Thanks to the support of LMB members like you and your hard work as an advocate, we’re celebrating three recent victories and looking forward to more! This wouldn’t have happened without you, and now I’m turning to you for the next step. I want to share...
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