Ride for Equity
October 13, 2023In July, LMB Board Member Beth Brandvain participated in the third annual Ride For Equity, a 377 mile ride from Detroit to Mackinac. The ride serves as a fundraiser and awareness project for Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) and took place during the week leading up to The Mackinac Policy Conference. Beth had been looking forward...
Read moreLMB Member Spotlight: Vívela
October 12, 2023This year, Carlos Esquivel, founder of Vívela, was the deserving recipient of LMB’s 2023 Ralph Finneren Encouragement Award at our Annual Awards ceremony. Vívela is a Latino cycling nonprofit organization that encourages cycling to improve holistic well-being. Vívela offers introductory cycling experiences to the West Michigan Latino community and provides opportunities to further develop skill...
Read moreMDOT’s Response to the LMB 5YTP Comment
October 10, 2023LMB submitted a comment on the MDOT Five-Year Transportation Program on August 18, 2023. We received the following response today, Oct. 10. Editorial comments are in [bold italics and brackets]. – Dear Mr. Penniman, Please see responses below to your comments provided on the annual Five-Year Transportation Program. If there are any follow up questions...
Read moreMDOT’s Five-Year Transportation Program – our comment
August 21, 2023The Michigan Department of Transportation Five-Year Transportation Program has been released and is open for public comment until Sept. 8, 2023. Please consider writing your own comment and submitting it by Sept. 8. Take Action LMB’s full comment is as follows: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comment on the MDOT Five-Year Transportation Program...
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Just Drive
June 7, 2023Q. Can I hold a phone while driving in Michigan? A. No. House Bills 4250, 4251 and 4252 were enacted into law with the signature of the governor on June 7, 2023. They take effect on June 30, 2023. These laws mean that it is now illegal to hold a phone while driving in Michigan....
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What you missed (if you missed Advocacy Day) and how you can help
May 4, 2023Dear friends and fellow bicyclists, It’s spring at last, and I find myself taking off to ride every chance I get, relishing a little sunshine and warmth after a long Michigan winter. The first few bike rides of the spring remind me how grateful I am for the upcoming warm season, but I also notice...
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Registration Open for LMB Advocacy Day on May 2
April 7, 2023We’re so pleased to invite you to LMB Advocacy Day, at the Capitol in Lansing on May 2, 2023! Join us at the State Capitol on May 2 for a unique opportunity for cyclists of all abilities – casual riders and die-hards alike – to converge on the State Capitol and speak with one voice...
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Nominate an Outstanding Bicyclist for our 2023 Awards
March 24, 2023The League of Michigan Bicyclists wants to honor those who are having an impact on Michigan Bicycling. The award categories, listed below, give you the opportunity to nominate a person, club, team, or organization in your community who is making Michigan a better place to be a bicyclist. New this year: LMB will make a...
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LMB’s position on e-MTBs on Michigan trails
March 22, 2023As you may have heard, the Michigan DNR is considering a policy change to allow Class 1 e-bikes to use natural surface trails on state lands. We heard recently from Chief Ron Olson that they would like to receive a position statement from LMB. Recognizing that opinions vary widely on this topic, we also see...
Read moreBike Lights for Michigan Nights
March 15, 2023Good lighting plays a big part in keeping bicyclists safe on Michigan roads. About 48% of bicyclist fatalities were reported in dark conditions, and Michigan law requires a white front bike light and red rear light for people riding after dark. Unfortunately, not every Michigan bicyclist can afford the lights they need. In partnership with...
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