BikeAthens

{{Short description|Transportation organization in Georgia, United States}}

BikeAthens is a transportation choices organization based in Athens, Georgia. It is incorporated as, and originally known as, the Athens/Clarke Safe Cycling Association.{{Cite web |url=http://www.uga.edu/acsca/ |title=Athens-Clarke Safe Cycling Association (original site) |access-date=2008-02-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819110941/http://www.uga.edu/acsca/ |archive-date=2007-08-19 |url-status=dead }} BikeAthens is an affiliate group of Common Ground Athens.

Mission

The mission of BikeAthens is:

BikeAthens promotes transportation and land-use policies that improve alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian, cycling, and public transit options. The mission of our organization is to make alternative transportation a practical, convenient, and safe option for all citizens of Athens-Clarke County.[http://www.libs.uga.edu/athens/transportation.html UGA Libraries: Athens-Clarke County Transportation]

Programs

Bike Education: Through bike education workshops and courteous mass rides, BikeAthens works to develop safe, knowledgeable cyclists.
Advocacy: BikeAthens has been active in promoting the placement of bike lanes and other measures for safe cycling in Athens.[http://onlineathens.com/stories/090600/ath_0906000041.shtml Baxter Street lane reconfiguration gets go-ahead], Athens Banner-Herald, September 5, 2000.
Bike Recycling: The bike recycling program repairs donated or police impound bikes and distributes them through partnerships with local social service agencies.[http://onlineathens.com/stories/072605/new_20050726015.shtml BikeAthens gives disabled man ride to work], Athens Banner-Herald, July 25, 2005.
Athens Clarke County Bike Map: First published in 2005, with updated editions in 2007 and 2010, the bike map displays streets rated for motor vehicle traffic, presence of bike lanes, and topography.

References

External links

[http://www.bikeathens.com BikeAthens website]

Category:Non-profit organizations based in Georgia (U.S. state)

Category:Cycling organizations

Category:Transportation in Athens, Georgia