- These recent Complete Streets materials are great resources for municipalties considering their own resolution. Bethlehem, Saratoga Springs, Suffolk County. Also see the NYSMPO Assocation Complete Streets Fact Sheet
- Motosport provides safety and other cycling tips
- We’ve reprinted Getting There, a bicycle education activity book for kids (originally funded by GTSC)
- Treehugger is offering “How to” videos on Bike Maintenance
- Law Enforcement and Bicycle Safety Approaches and Strategies
- Check out the FAQ on Sharrows
- Plan your bike route using Google Maps. Below is a screen shot or try them out.
- Don’t forget, you can plan your route using transit as well! CDTA offers Bikable Buses.
- Some thoughts from Florida on the pros and cons of different bicycle infrastructure. A good resource if your are unsure of what type of facility would have the best fit for your project.
LINKS
- Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) — CDTA is the region’s tranist operator. Check out their site for information on bus routes/schedules, fares, current transit projects, bikes on busses and much more!
- Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) — CDTC is the designated Metropolitan Planning Orgnaization (MPO) for Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. Look here for information on the planning and programming of federal transportation funds, New Visions, the Region’s long-range transportation, upcoming funding opportunities, how to get involved, and the Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike Trail Map and Regional Bike Hike Map
- Cornell Bicycle and Pedestrian Website — This is an excellent resource that should help in anyone’s search for the elements of a bicycle and pedestrian friendly community and answers to questions about bicycle and pedestrian transportation concerns.
- League of American Bicyclists — The League of American Bicyclists is a great resource for advocacy and education information for a bicycle-friendly America
- New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC) – NYBC is the statewide bicycle advocacy organization whos mission is to provide a coherent, credible voice for the interests of all bicyclists in the state, on- or off-road, recreational or racer.
- New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) – GTSC awards Federal highway safety grant funds to local, state and not-for-profit agencies for projects to improve highway safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries due to crashes.
- Parks and Trails New York (PTNY) — PTNY’s mission is to expand, protect and promote a network of parks, trails, and open spaces throughout our state for use and enjoyment by all.