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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to receive national press coverage TODAY

Posted on October 20th . •
From Rails to Trails: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to receive national  press coverage TODAY, Monday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. ET for the release of our "Active Transportation for America" Report to Congress with Rep. ...
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Bailout Bill includes funding for Bicycle Commuters

Posted on October 7th . •
I'm no fan of this bailout, but I've got to hand it to Blumenauer. From Bicycle Retailer and Industry News: Employers of people who bike to work stand to gain ...
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Raritan May Ban Older Teens from Sidewalk Biking

Posted on October 2nd . •
From WCBS 880: Raritan might ban teenagers older than 14 from riding their bicycles on downtown sidewalks. Mayor Jo-Ann Liptak says she and some other residents have felt threatened as ...
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“Obama Has My Back”

Posted on September 26th . 7
"Obama Has My Back" messenger bag, by Chrome. Photo by AdamJackson1984 (via Flicker)
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Cyclists for Obama

Posted on September 3rd . 2
A website called DemocraticStuff.com is selling what they call "Special Interest" buttons, allowing for Obama supporters to express their individuality and their support for Obama with a single ...
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Bike program to donate money to Gustav relief

Posted on September 1st . •
From the Star-Tribune:ST. PAUL, Minn. - A program aimed at boosting bicycle use in the Twin Cities during the Republican National Convention will now ...
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