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HUGE List of Internet Resources and Organizations

This page is dedicated to all who work diligently to create safer, more livable communities.

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International Organizations

The Afri-bike Program

The afribike program has embarked on the amazing mission of providing bicycle transportation to thousands of Africans.


Andy Singer

Andy Singer's book CARtoons has been an inspiration and my gratitude goes to him for contributions to this web page.


Exchange Cycle Tours

Steven Kung is using the bicycle as a vehicle to promote world peace. ECT was formed to provide low-cost bicycles, repair training, and bicycle riding skills to the world community. This non-profit helps provide employment for those in need, provides skill-building for extended bike tours, and support for skill building.


Greenpeace

Greenpeace is the most well known and successful organization working for a sustainable future. (Special Thanks)


The Habitat International Coalition

The Habitat International Coalition works to improve the lives of the world's poor based on three particular themes – the Housing and Land Rights Network, the Women and Shelter Network and the Habitat and Sustainable Environment Network


Hazon

While most Jews are content to live in the suburbs and drive minivans, a small group of people influenced by Nigel Savage and those like him are making efforts stand up for 'Bal Tashchit' (ecological responsibility).


The International Bicycle Fund

Ibike is a non-governmental, nonprofit, advocacy organization, promoting sustainable transport and international understanding.


The International Society for Environmental Ethics

Please visit the website for more information.


Planetizen

Planetizen is a public-interest information exchange provided by Urban Insight for the urban planning, design, and development community.


The Union of Concerned Scientists

The UCS is strongly committed to improving legislation which protects the natural world.


The Victoria Transportation Policy Institute

Developing solutions to the transportation problems we face


The World Carfree Network

This organization is internationally known for it's efforts to promote pedestrian and bicycle-friendly cities.

National Organizations

Adventure Cycling Association

This national organization works for coast-to-coast bicycle routes


Alta Planning

A 'one of a kind' transportation planning office focused on creating safer bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.


American Public Transportation Association

National Organization working to promote Public Transportation


American Forests

The goal of American Forests is to bring healthy forest ecosystems to every community.


American Public Transportation Association

National Organization working to promote Public Transportation


Bicycling Life

Promoting bicycling as a means of transportation.


Bikes Belong

This organization is working strongly for legislation to improve bicycling for children, adults, and families


BikePortland

For the past three years, Jonathan Maus has been operating bikeportland as a community information service for all bike related events in the extended Portland area. What makes his presence so influential is a respect for everyone who uses a bicycle.


Commute-By-Bike

A great blog dedicated to many of the issues faced by those who get around by bike.


Eco-USA

Raising awareness nationwide on issues which affect the natural areas we depend on.


Jane Kay

Jane Kay's articles as well as her book, 'Asphalt Nation' have presented intelligent and well researched arguments for depaving our planet.


The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy

The ITDP was created to promote environmentally sustainable and equitable transportation policies and projects worldwide.


The League of American Bicyclists

National organization working for over 100 years to improve bicycling in America. (Special Thanks)


Planet Bike

The honorability of Planet Bike is reflected by the fact that this is the only for-profit bike company which I am willing to promote. Planet Bike has contributed to many wonderful cycling causes, including the get-lit program which I have worked on.


ProBicycle

Dedicated to utility and recreational vehicular cyclists. (with lots of information from Sheldon Brown RIP)


The Surface Transportation Policy Partnership

A diverse, nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment.


Transport 2000

An advocacy group working to improve transportation livability in England.


Walkable Communities Inc.

Helping whole communities, whether they are large cities or small towns, or parts of communities, become more walkable and pedestrian friendly.


Walk to School USA

Walk to School helps kids and families feel confident about walking and biking to school.


WalkingInfo.org

A national clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility for pedestrians (including transit users) and bicyclists.


Walk to School USA

Walk to School helps kids and families feel confident about walking and biking to school.


WorkBike.com

Workbikes are bicycles and bicycle trailers specifically designed to carry heavy loads. If you often find your panniers bursting at the seams, check here.

Regional Organizations

Alabama

Spring City Cycling Club

The Spring City Cycling Club of Huntsville, Alabama organizes a wide variety of bicycling activities suitable for all biking enthusiasts. The club participates and promotes bicycle advocacy for Huntsville and the surrounding areas.


Alaska

The Alaska Center for the Environment

Alaska Center for the Environment is Alaska's largest home-grown citizen's group working for the sensible stewardship of Alaska's natural environment.


The Arctic Bicycle Club

The Arctic Bicycle Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting bicycling safety, education and sporting activities.


The Fairbanks Pedestrian

Create beautiful public spaces. Restore civic life. Build community.


Arizona

The Arizona Association for Environmental Education

The Arizona Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) is a nonprofit organization working to enhance the quality of environmental education in Arizona and to advance professionalism among all who are involved with environmental education.


The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists

The mission of the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists is to promote efforts that improve bicycling usage and bicycling safety within the state of Arizona.


The Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society

The SAEMS actively promotes awareness, education, and understanding of environmental issues within the state of Arizona.


Arkansas

The Arkansas Environmental Education Association

AEEA is a networking and information based organization that works with educators, students, business, government, and the general public to increase the awareness and knowledge about the environment.


Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas

The BACA serves as an advocacy organization organized to promote and encourage the use of the bicycle and other alternative bicycle compatible means of recreation and transportation.


California

The California Association of Bicycle Organizations

A state federation to protect bicyclists' interests statewide and to encourage, maintain, and improve bicycling conditions.


The California Bicycle Coalition

CBC's mission is to create safe, healthy and livable communities in California by promoting bicycling for transportation and recreation.


The California Environmental Rights Association

The California Environmental Rights Alliance is a public interest organization dedicated to achieving environmental justice and improving community health in California.


Pasadena Walks

Pasadena walks is an advocacy group working for a walkable, livable, human scale Pasadena.


Colorado

Bicycle Colorado

Our mission is to encourage and promote bicycling, increase safety, improve conditions, and provide a voice for cyclists in Colorado.


The Colorado Environmental Coalition

Colorado Environmental Coalition unites Coloradans to protect our natural heritage and quality of life.


Colorado Walks

Working for pedestrian friendly communities throughout Colorado where people of all ages and abilities can walk safely.


Connecticut

Central Connecticut Bicycle Alliance

Promoting bicycling & human powered transportation as environmentally friendly, healthy, and economical forms of transportation and recreation.


Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice

Protecting urban environments primarily in Connecticut through educating communities, through promoting changes in local, state, and national policy, and through promoting individual, corporate and governmental responsibility towards our environment.


Environment Connecticut

Combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Connecticut's environment.


Delaware

Bike Delaware

The statewide bicycle advocacy organization for the State of Delaware.


Delaware Nature Society

Dedicated to fostering understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education, preservation, and advocacy.
Environment Connecticut

Combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Connecticut's environment.


Florida

Florida Bicycle Association

The statewide bicycle advocacy organization for the State of Delaware.


Environment Florida

A statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization combining independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Florida's environment.

Georgia

Environment Georgia

A statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization combining independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Georgia's environment.
Peds

Making Metro Atlanta safe and accessible to all pedestrians.


Hawaii

Ahahui Malama I Ka Lokahi

A non-profit organization created by native Hawaiians who recognize that Hawai'i's unique native plants, animals, and ecosystems represent a vital cultural resource in danger of extinction. We believe that Hawaii's native ecosystems provide the cultural heart of its people, the basis for traditional material culture, and constitutes what makes the Hawaiian link to the land unique in the world.
Hawaii Bicycling League

The mission of the Hawaii Bicycling League is to promote cycling for health, recreation, and transportation through advocacy, education, and events.
Hawaii Water Environment Association

The organization of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals recognized for preserving and enhancing the water environment in the Pacific Island Region.

Idaho

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Illinois

Center for Neighborhood Technology

The CNT promotes the development of more livable and sustainable communities.
Illinois Environmental Council

The IEC remains a steadfast force in Springfield and throughout Illinois, fighting to limit pollution and protect the state's natural heritage.
League of Illinois Bicyclists

The League of Illinois Bicyclists is the statewide advocate for all Illinois bicyclists, promoting bicycle access, education, and safety.

Indiana

Central Indiana Bicycling Association

A force of change for bicyclists in Indianapolis.
Central Indiana Land Trust

Working to ensure that our children and grandchildren have woods to explore, prairies to wander and clean rivers to play in, we must increase the pace of our protection efforts as we strive to save our last special places.

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New York

Transportation Alternatives

New York City organization striving to bring appropriate infrastructure for the bicycle and pedestrian (Special Thanks)

www.transalt.org

North Carolina

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Oregon

Bicycle Transportation Alliance

BTA is a hard working group based in Portland, Oregon. They are working on improving the bicycle infrastructure throughout the Northeast.


Shift

Shift is a local Portland organization which promotes 'Bike Fun' in whatever capacity is needed. Common events include Move by Bike, Breakfast on the Bridges, and Pedalpalooza.


Pennsylvania

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philidelphia

Promoting the bicycle as an environmentally friendly, healthy, and economical form of transportation and recreation through advocacy and education.
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Protecting urban environments primarily in Connecticut through educating communities, through promoting changes in local, state, and national policy, and through promoting individual, corporate and governmental responsibility towards our environment.


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Combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for Connecticut's environment.


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Washington

The Bicycle Alliance

A very successful advocacy group in Washington State which is setting up a number of programs to improve the comfort level of bicycle commuting.
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington

A non-profit organization working to advance a broad variety of programs including intelligent urban planning, affordable housing, accountability, and more.

West Virginia

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Wisconson

Bicycle Federation of Wisconson

Though not every local bicycle group is listed, certain groups such as BFW have distinguished themselves by providing very informative websites.

www.bfw.org

Wyoming

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Local

The Tri-State Transportation Campaign

The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing car dependency in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut..



Break the Gridlock

Working to ban car alarms and eliminate the evil influence of the eight lane superhighway which separates Chicagoans from their waterfront.

www.breakthegridlock.org


The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

Educating motorists and bicyclists in San Francisco on how to participate in proper road conduct.

www.sfbike.org/?coexist


The Community Cycling Center

The CCC is a wonderful non-profit organization which is unique for programs that provide free bicycles to qualifying low-income residents along with the training to use them safely.

www.communitycyclingcenter.org


The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition

The WPC is an organization dedicated to the promotion of walking and improving the pedstrian environment.

www.wpcwalks.org
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