Advocacy
Many public policies affect the amount of resources allocated to bicyling as well as the access cyclists are given to infrastucture. Major gains have been made for bicyclists in the Bay Area as the result of many groups' and individuals' hard work. Without the work of the following organizations, the students and families in our program, and Bay Area bicyclists generally, would face more challenging, less safe conditions on the streets of San Francisco. We urge everyone interested in having better access to safe cycling routes and calmer, more livable streets to support the following organizations.
Currently over 11,000 members strong, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition works to transform San Francisco's streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation.
Founded in 1880, the League of American Bicylists promotes bicycling by educating cyclists and motorists in addition to advocating on behalf of cyclists on Capitol Hill and with state legislators across the United States.
The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition promotes safe and enjoyable bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation by representing local bicycle advocacy coalitions in the San Francisco Bay Area on issues of regional significance.
The California Bicycle Coalition is a nonprofit education and lobbying organization working to improve bicycling conditions throughout California. CBC's mission is to create safe, healthy and livable communities in California by promoting bicycling for transportation and recreation.