About NYBC
Our Mission
NYBC’s mission is to provide a voice for bicyclists in New York State. We represent the interests of all bicyclists, whether you use a bicycle for daily transportation, ride on- or off-road, ride for recreation or take part in bike races. We achieve our goals (see below) by working with individual cyclists and cycling clubs throughout the state.
Every bicyclist and every cycling club in New York State should be a member of NYBC. Why? Visit our membership page to learn more. Thank you for your support!
Goals of the New York Bicycling Coalition
- To encourage the use of bicycles for transportation, sport and recreation.
- To serve as a focal point for the network of clubs and other bicycle and pedestrian related organizations throughout the state.
- To foster among the general public a favorable opinion of bicycling.
- To assure highway, street, and transit facilities are amenable to bicyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorized users.
- To promote bicycle and pedestrian safety through education of motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages.
- To monitor government activities affecting bicycling, safety health, transit, tourism and infrastructure programs.
- To seek and advise on legislation improving cycling and pedestrian conditions across New York State.
- To facilitate the exchange of information on bicycle safety and bicycling in general.
