History

The New York Bicycling Coalition was formed in 1992 to advocate for the interests of New York State's bicyclists and pedestrians. As a statewide, not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization, the New York Bicycling Coalition has worked to assure highway, street, and transit facilities are amenable to bicyclists and pedestrians and to promote safety through the education of motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. For more than a decade, NYBC has been the only organization of its kind working throughout the state. We work on a number of fronts to promote safe, effective cycling for all New Yorkers and depend on our membership and grant support to remain in operation.

From the organization's inception, our overall approach has been to focus on the development of practical, real world solutions to challenges facing New York bicyclists and pedestrians. NYBC represents the interests of more than one hundred bicycling clubs and has worked to form alliances with bicycle commuters and other bicycle/pedestrian interests located throughout the state. In response to these voices, the New York Bicycling Coalition has developed new tools and resources which help individuals work within their communities to address problems at the local level. With the help of our Board of Directors and continued funding from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC), 1999 - present, the New York Bicycling Coalition has developed an array of innovative products that deliver a cogent bike and pedestrian message across New York State.

1999: The Brustman Report

2001: Public Service Announcement Audio and Video Material

2001: Development of NYBC website

2002: Improving Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Manual

2002 - Present: "Better Roads" and "Bike Friendly Communities" Regional Training Programs

2003: CD-ROM Toolkit

2004: New York Bikes! Events Calendar, Capital Bike Week, Regional Trainings, 5 is 10 Ride