The Alabama Bicycle Coalition (AlaBike) is a statewide, grassroots not-for-profit 501(c)(3) cycling advocacy organization whose mission is to promote cycling safety, education, and access. AlaBike works with state and local officials to preserve, improve, create and institutionalize bicycle-friendly roads and policies throughout Alabama. Bicycle-friendly cities, towns, counties and regions provide a healthy environment for its citizens and project an attractive image to visitors and prospective residents. The investment in a high-quality, user-friendly road network is returned many times in improved quality of life and property values. AlaBike seeks support to develop programs to promote this vision.
Started in 2003, AlaBike incorporated that year and registered as a non-profit in 2005. AlaBike was instrumental in the passage of the 3 foot minimum passing law in Alabama in 2015. Help us establish bicycle-friendly roads and policies throughout Alabama. We can make a difference together.
Vision
Our purpose is to work towards the following Vision:
Safe, confident and knowledgeable cyclists.
Competent and considerate motor vehicle drivers.
Restoration of the art and science of cycling as a recognized transportation choice.
Routine inclusion in transportation planning and engineering to allow safe bicycling for transportation to foster healthy lifestyles and communities.
Access to transportation is maintained for those who cannot or choose not to drive motor vehicles
Mission
The mission of AlaBike is to promote cycling access, education and safety and to advocate for safer road environments for all users.
VALUES
AlaBike is passionate about increasing the number of safe, confident and knowledgeable cyclists in the State of Alabama.
AlaBike encourages the acceptance and adoption of bicycling in public opinion, facilities management, and policy.
AlaBike educates the public about cycling and walking as respectable forms of transportation. AlaBike believes that cycling is a viable means for improving traffic congestion, public health and the earth’s ecology.
AlaBike is a quality, performance, and integrity driven advocacy organization working in a cycling-friendly state.
AlaBike is a responsible steward of the resources granted to it and is fiscally, ethically, & environmentally responsible.