BikeAthens

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BikeAthens is a transportation choices organization based in Athens, Georgia. It is incorporated as, and originally known as, the Athens/Clarke Safe Cycling Association.[1] BikeAthens is an affiliate group of Common Ground Athens.

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[edit] 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.[2]

[edit] 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. [3]
  • Bike Recycling: The bike recycling program repairs donated or police impound bikes and distributes them through partnerships with local social service agencies. [4]
  • Athens Clarke County Bike Map: First published in 2005, with an updated edition in 2007, the bike map displays streets rated for motor vehicle traffic, presence of bike lanes, and topography.

[edit] External Links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Athens-Clarke Safe Cycling Association (original site)
  2. ^ UGA Libraries: Athens-Clarke County Transportation
  3. ^ Baxter Street lane reconfiguration gets go-ahead, Athens Banner-Herald, September 5, 2000.
  4. ^ BikeAthens gives disabled man ride to work, Athens Banner-Herald, July 25, 2005.


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