From LaHood’s Blog:

Today, I want to announce a sea change. People across America who value bicycling should have a voice when it comes to transportation planning. This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the expense of non-motorized.

We are integrating the needs of bicyclists in federally-funded road projects. We are discouraging transportation investments that negatively affect cyclists and pedestrians. And we are encouraging investments that go beyond the minimum requirements and provide facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.

See the policy statement on bicycle and pedestrian accommodation and read more at The League of American Bicyclists website.

Here is a link to LaHood’s Blog for further reading on this proclamation and other transportation matters.

The  10th National Bike Summit ended last Thursday, March 11th, with a momentous Congressional Reception, inspiring bike advocates from around the country – andSecretary of Transportation Ray LaHood – to bring the American bicycle movement to the next level! The 2010 Bike Summit was a paramount event for countless reasons but there are 10 clear highlights.

Check out the top 10 highlights from the conference and other news including a bicyclist oriented political action committee (Bike PAC), Google’s announcement of bicycling directions within Google Maps, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHoods proclamation backing bicycle and pedestrian support/funding, and more.

Read More at bikeleague.org