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BikeAthens is a transportation choices organization based in Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County is a Consolidated city-county in Georgia , United States, in the northeastern part of the state, at the intersection of U.S....
. It is incorporated as, and originally known as, the Athens/Clarke Safe Cycling Association. BikeAthens is an affiliate group of Common Ground Athens
Common Ground Athens

Common Ground Athens is a nonprofit organization based in Athens, Georgia. Primarily a community hub and support organization, Common Ground serves as a catalyst and support network for community-based social change....
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ckquote>BikeAthens promotes transportation and land-use policies that improve alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian, cycling, and public transit options.






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BikeAthens is a transportation choices organization based in Athens, Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Athens-Clarke County is a Consolidated city-county in Georgia , United States, in the northeastern part of the state, at the intersection of U.S....
. It is incorporated as, and originally known as, the Athens/Clarke Safe Cycling Association. BikeAthens is an affiliate group of Common Ground Athens
Common Ground Athens

Common Ground Athens is a nonprofit organization based in Athens, Georgia. Primarily a community hub and support organization, Common Ground serves as a catalyst and support network for community-based social change....
.

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.


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.
  • Bike Recycling: The bike recycling program repairs donated or police impound bikes and distributes them through partnerships with local social service agencies.
  • 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.


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