HUB (formerly the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition) is a charitable organization, originally established in 1998 as a non-profit to address cycling issues in Metro Vancouver. Since then, we've grown a lot! We've educated thousands of children and adults and motivated thousands more. We make cycling better through education, action and events. More cycling means healthier, happier, more connected communities. We’re leading the way in making cycling an attractive choice for everyone.
NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
The purpose of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide (part of the Cities for Cycling initiative) is to provide cities with state-of-the-practice solutions that can help create complete streets that are safe and enjoyable for bicyclists. The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide is based on the experience of the best cycling cities in the world. The designs in this document were developed by cities for cities, since unique urban streets require innovative solutions. Most of these treatments are not directly referenced in the current version of the AASHTO Guide to Bikeway Facilities, although they are virtually all (with two exceptions) permitted under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The Federal Highway Administration has posted information regarding MUTCD approval status of all of the bicycle related treatments in this guide.. All of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide treatments are in use internationally and in many cities around the US.
TPRAC
The Trails, Paths and Routes Advisory Committee (TPRAC) is a public review group for communication between:
- Multi-use trail users
- Walkway users
- Bikeway users
- City of Edmonton civic administration
They provide advice and input to the City administration on:
- Planning
- Maintenance
- Management
- Emerging issues
- Special projects pertaining to multi-use facilities.
Cycling in Cities
Cycling in Cities is a research program investigating factors that encourage or discourage bicycling, transportation infrastructure associated with increased or decreased risks of cycling injuries, and air pollution and cycling. Our studies are outlined in the table below and described in more detail throughout the website. The research program is based at the University of British Columbia School of Population & Public Health. It has many partners including researchers from Simon Fraser University, the Universities of Montreal, Toronto and Victoria, cycling planners, and cycling advocates.
Alberta Bicycle Association
The Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) is the affiliated Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) of the Canadian Cycling Association (CCA). It operates under the authority of the world governing body of all cycling's many sports, the Union Cycliste International (International Cycling Union) in Geneva. The mission of the ABA is to facilitate an introduction to organized cycling and to develop a strong competitive cycling program, while protecting and advocating the rights of cyclists.
Bikeology
Organizers of Bike Month in June in Edmonton. Sponsored and supported by EBC. Check out Bikeology's website for full details!
Bike Calgary
Bike Calgary works to improve conditions for Calgarians who ride bicycles and to enable those who want to cycle to do so safely, efficiently, and comfortably.
Bike Collective Wiki
This wiki is here to help bike collectives collaborate and share ideas. Whether you are an advocate, mechanic, or just someone who likes to ride – anyone can freely edit the content of this site.
List of Community Bicycle Organizations
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
The Victoria Transport Policy Institute is an independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportation problems. We provide a variety of resources available free at this website to help improve transportation planning and policy analysis. We are funded primarily through consulting and project grants. Our research is among the most current available and has been widely applied.
Bike Collective Network
The mission of the Bike Collective Network is to strengthen and encourage communication and resource sharing between existing and future community bike shops. Collectively we can improve a bigger wheel as opposed to re-inventing smaller ones.
Cycle Edmonton
Civic information site relating to cycling issues in Edmonton.
Bikes Belong
The Bikes Belong Coalition was formed in 1999 as the national coalition of bicycle retailers and suppliers working to put more people on bikes more often. U.S. bicycle companies recognized that they could accomplish more for bicycling by working together than by working independently. From helping create safe places to ride to promoting bicycling, we carefully select projects and partnerships that have the capacity to make a difference.
People for Bikes
I am for bikes. I'm for long rides and short rides. I'm for commuting to work, weekend rides, racing, riding to school, or just a quick spin around the block. I believe that no matter how I ride, biking makes me happy and is great for my health, my community and the environment we all share. That is why I am pledging my name in support of a better future for bicycling—one that is safe and fun for everyone. By uniting my voice with a million others, I believe that we can make our world a better place to ride.
Alliance for Biking & Walking
The Alliance for Biking & Walking is North America's coalition of local and state bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. We create, strengthen and unite advocacy leaders who are transforming their communities into great places to bike and walk. EBC is a proud member.
Sport Central
Located at North Edmonton, AB, Sport Central accepts donated children’s bicycles in Edmonton and distributes them to qualified individuals and groups. EBC donates some of our childrens' bikes to Sports Central, while Sports Central donates some adult bikes to EBC.
CAN-BIKE
The Canadian Cycling Association’s CAN-BIKE program is a series of courses on all aspects of cycling safely and enjoyably on the road. It is oriented toward recreational and utilitarian cycling. The CAN-BIKE cycling safety program provides a nationally standardized set of courses that can be taught through a variety of organizations who are interested in education, safety and health. EBC offers CAN-BIKE courses to help Edmonton cyclists feel safe and confident on the road.
APIRG
The Alberta Public Interest Research Group (AP!RG) is a University of Alberta student-run, student-funded, non-profit organization dedicated to community-led research, education, advocacy, and action in the public interest. APIRG provides administrative, informational and technological resources to help student and community working groups to transform social concern into effective action. APIRG provides meeting facilities and other support to EBC.
Earth's General Store
On Sunday, May 5, from 10am-6pm, EBC members shopping at Earth's General Store will receive a 10% discount on all purchases (including sale items!). Patrons who purchase an EBC membership for the first time will receive a 15% discount. EBC will also be on hand doing free tune-ups at Earth's General Store from 11am-3pm. Enjoy a barbecue from 12pm-4pm, too! Earth's General Store provides equipment and expertise (and coffee, and pretty much anything else) to EBC whenever we ask.
If you walk, bus, or ride your bike to the store, you will receive a token worth 10 cents that you can direct toward a number of non-profit organizations. It's all part of EGS's Green Acts Reward Programme. Through this program, Earth's General Store has made a generous contribution towards The Spoke. Thank you for your support!
At Earth's General Store we offer visitors information and products that will help them reduce their ecological and social impact on the planet and all inhabitants. We are a distributor of information and knowledge, encouraging people to consume less, consume wisely, consume locally, consume fairly and love lots more! We do this by offering items that have beneficial advantages - local, certified organic, Fair Trade Certified, in bulk (less packaging), water and energy efficiency products, information, and support to act! We are attempting to offer a way of life that is balanced and respectful of the planet and all its creatures.
Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton
In 2011, OFRE won a micro-grant from NextGen’s MEAET event and used that grant money to partner with EBC to create a pedal-powered apple crusher. Do you have a fruit tree that you don’t have the time or the energy to harvest? Are there more berries than you can handle? Do you want to share your fruit tree with members of your community? If the answer is yes, OFRE can help! OFRE will send volunteer pickers to private residences to pick fruit upon request of the home owner. In addition to collecting fruit, we also organize canning & preserving events during the harvest season.
If you're interested in fruit, or want access to local fruit visit OFRE's website and become a member.
Established in 2009, OFRE is a non-profit organization. Our project grew out of an interest in locally grown food, raising awareness about food security, and establishing urban, local connections with our food.