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Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance
CABA works locally to create a bicycle friendly community through cycling awareness, education, safety advocacy and promotion of bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation. CABA is a membership based organization.
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North Carolina Active Transportaion Alliance
The North Carolina Active Transportation Alliance (NCATA) is a membership-based, statewide advocacy organization promoting non-motorized transportation choices for residents of and visitors to NC. Our members include shop owners, cycling clubs, transportation professionals, local advocacy organizations, elected officials and various individual advocates across the state interested in promoting people-powered transportation. |
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| Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Charlotte City Council approved the City/County Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) on Sept. 13, 1999, by virtue of approving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bicycle Transportation Plan. The BAC has 11 members - six appointed by City Council, two appointed by the County Commission and three appointed by the Mayor's office.
The BAC plan is an advisory body to City Council. The committee reviews the Bicycle Transportation Plan and makes recommendations on implementing the Plan's policies. Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 600 East Fourth Street.
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| The League of American Bicyclists The mission of the League of American Bicyclists is to promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. They do this by representing the interests of the nation's 57 million cyclists. With a current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, including 25,000 individuals and 700 affiliated organizations, the League works to bring better bicycling to your community. |
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| Trips for Kids / Charlotte
TFKC is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring through bicycling experiences. In alliance with other organizations, TFKC targets 10-15 year old children of need within the Charlotte area. The TFKC vision is to use bicycling as the tool to prepare kids for success. TFKC experiences focus kids on, Respect, Honesty, Teamwork, Overcoming challenges, Healthy and safe lifestyles, and Service. Trips for Kids Charlotte was founded by individuals living in the Southern Piedmont of North and South Carolina with a fundamental belief that cycling is an empowering sport that can help kids achieve “breakthrough” results in their lives. We are public officials, corporate and private citizens. When all is said and done, we are individuals that want to make a difference in the lives of kids and believe that cycling is a perfect medium for making that difference. |
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Carolina Thread Trail The Carolina Thread Trail is a regional trail network that will eventually reach 15 counties and over 2 million people. Simply put, it will link people and places. It will link cities, towns, and attractions. More than a hiking trail, more than a bike path, the Carolina Thread Trail will preserve our natural areas and will be a place for exploration of nature, culture, science and history, for family adventures and celebrations of friendship. It will be for young and old, athlete and average. This is a landmark project. A legacy that will give so much, to so many, for so long.
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| The Peloton Project The Peloton Project is based in the Raleigh, NC area. They work to reduce the hostility that exists between motorists and cyclists by:
- Collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Developing education programs for motorists and cyclists.
- Encouraging cyclists to ride safely, predictably, and responsibly on the road.
This is a great site with good ideas that will work anywhere.
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| Share The Road For Rachel
A site dedicated to fostering better understanding and respect between cyclists and motorists.
We Can Smile Because She Lived...
“We can shed tears that Rachel is gone,
or we can smile because she has lived.
We can close our eyes and pray that she will come back,
or we can open our eyes and see all that she has left.
Our hearts can be empty because we can’t see her,
or we can be full of the love that we shared.
We can remember her and only see that she is gone,
or we can cherish her memory and let it live on.
We can cry and close our minds, be empty and turn our backs,
or we can do what she would want........
Smile, open our eyes, love and go on.”
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Bicycle Commuter Mentor Program
Our purpose is to disseminate information to help folks who desire to commute by bicycle. We use the Google Groups format to encourage discussion by users on the wide variety of topics that enable us to improve our commuting experience, and make it safer. Although our focus is on the Charlotte area, many of the topics contained in this forum are relevant to cycling commuters all over the world, so we encourage you to join us, regardless of where you live and commute. |
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| Trek 1 World 2 Wheels There is an old proverb that says “may you live in interesting times.” And I believe we do. For the first time in our nation’s history, the average American child has a shorter life expectancy than his or her parents. Inactivity and obesity are compromising our health. Global warming is threatening our future. Congestion is eroding our patience and our mobility. These are truly interesting times. Looking at these pressing issues; global warming, escalating obesity, increasing congestion - there is one common answer. The bicycle is a cure to much of what ails us. Its is an elegant, yet simple solution to many complex problems. Read More > |
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| Palmetto Cycling Coalition The mission of the Palmetto Cycling Coalition, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is to make South Carolina bicycle friendly for everyone by providing access for bicyclists on South Carolina's roads and trails, improving safety for all South Carolina bicyclists, and educating all South Carolinians on the value and importance of bicycling for healthy lifestyles and communities. |
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