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Help build the Pedal Power movement.
Together, we can build healthier and more just communities. A prime part of Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s strategic plan for achieving this goal is through the power of the bike movement, with active, diverse residents creating change in their local communities.
SVBC covers 37 jurisdictions between two counties. We rely on our members for your local expertise, on-the-ground experiences and real-life stories. You have true impact when you show your local government officials that you care, that there are people who want safe and comfortable bicycle infrastructure and friendly policies. We cannot do this without you!
What is a Biketivist?
(noun: bike-tiv-ist)
Biketivists are people who understand the links between transportation and safe streets, climate change, air quality, social connections, and human health. Biketivists are passionate about creating a transportation ecosystem that is resilient, affordable, sustainable, accessible and fun!
Want to get involved? Here’s what you can do
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Join a local team
Get involved in improving bicycling in your community through an SVBC local team.
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Lean in
Be that change-maker in your own life and your community. See impactful ways to get involved.
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See positions and policies
See SVBC’s positions and policies on important local, regional, state and national matters.
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See bike-pedestrian plans in your city
Many cities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties have bicycle/pedestrian plans. Get the latest on yours.
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Train up
Find local advocacy and leadership trainings to learn about government process and advocate for issues you care about.
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Check the latest Biketivist Forum
Attend free monthly forum online — you’ll make connections and learn about advocating for biking in your community.
Top advocacy initiatives: Safe streets, low-stress networks, green transportation and livable cities
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Safe streets for all: Vision Zero
Vision Zero sets the goal of zero traffic fatalities and major injuries fwithin San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
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Low-stress bike networks
See how and why we support a network for every city of bike facilities that are low stress for all ages and abilities.
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Green transportation
See how and why we support transportation modes other than single-occupancy vehicles, including biking, walking, transit and micromobility.
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Liveable communities
See how and why we support a more urban build-out so people can safely and easily get to essential services within a 15-minute bike ride.