Cycling is important, not just because it is joyful – which it is! – but also because it strengthens our local economies, builds connected communities, reduces climate impact, provides affordable transportation, improves public health, and saves tax dollars on road repairs. Unfortunately, New York has a long way to go to provide safe, equitable, active transportation and recreation options. That’s why we’re asking for a year-end contribution. With your support, NYBC will have the resources to fight for safe streets in New York and to keep building a thriving cycling community.
NYBC is working to make New York’s streets safer through our advocacy, community-building, and educational initiatives – and our work depends on your support.
Here are just a few of the things that we have planned for 2026:
- Help more NY communities lower local speed limits to 25 mph, adding to the 22 communities that have already made this inexpensive, life-saving change.
- Lead New York’s delegation at the League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit, helping colleagues to fight for Active Transportation in Washington.
- Expand our work with the NYS Safe Streets Coalition to finally get important changes like a three-foot mandatory passing buffer for cyclists in New York. It’s already the law in every other Northeastern state - and nearly everywhere in the US - New Yorkers deserve no less!
- Continue to build a powerful, statewide cycling network to amplify the voices of pedestrians and cyclists across NY.
- Plan the 2027 NY Bike Summit – Mark your calendar for May 17 – May 19, 2027 in Albany!
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