Resources
Bikes Belong
Sponsored by the U.S. bicycle industry, Bikes Belong's goal is to put more people on bicycles more often.
http://www.bikesbelong.org
Safe Routes to School
Enables community leaders, schools and parents across the United States to improve safety and encourage more children to safely walk and bicycle to school.
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org
Washington Area Bicyclists Association
The mission of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association is to create a healthy, more livable region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness, and affordable transportation; advocating for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment, and educating children, adults, and motorists about safe bicycling.
http://www.waba.org
League of American Bicyclists
Promotes bicycling for fun, fitness, transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.
http://www.bikeleague.org
The National Center for Biking and Walking
Changing the way communities are planned, designed and managed to ensure that people of all ages and abilities can walk and bike easily, safely and regularly. NCBW is the major program of the Bicycle Federation of America.
http://www.bikewalk.org
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) is a non-profit membership organization working to promote bicycling and improve bicycling conditions in Oregon and SW Washington. Since 1990, the BTA has worked in partnership with citizens, businesses, community groups, government agencies and elected officials to create communities where people can meet their daily transportation needs on a bike.
http://www.bta4bikes.org
StreetsBlog
A daily news source, online community and political mobilizer for the Livable Streets movement.
http://www.streetsblog.org
Alliance for Biking and Walking
The North American coalition of grassroots bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations. working in unison to break down the barriers to safe bicycling and walking in American communities.
http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org
Cycle Chic
An international movement started in Copenhagen, Denmark that advocates for the use of the bicycle as an everyday transport option, and proves you can be fashionable AND bike savvy.
http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com
International Mountain Bicycling Association
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) was founded in 1988 by a group of California mountain bike clubs concerned about the closure of trails to cyclists. IMBA's mission has always been to protect, create, and enhance quality trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. In addition, we actively promote responsible mountain biking, support volunteer trail work, assist land managers with trail management issues, and improve relations among trail user groups.
http://www.imba.com
Bicycle City
A planned car-free community where people live, work and visit. Its eco-friendly design is healthy, sustainable and could be applied to urban or non-urban areas.
http://www.bicyclecity.com
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization working with communities to preserve unused rail corridors by transforming them into trails, enhancing the health of America's environment, economy, neighborhoods and people.
http://www.railtrails.org/index.html
San Francisco Bike Coalition
With an active 10,000 members, the SFBC is dedicated to creating safer streets and more livable communities for all San Franciscans.
http://www.sfbike.org
StreetFilms
Produces videos that show how cities around the world are reclaiming their streets for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.
http://www.streetfilms.org
StreetsWiki
A community-created, online encyclopedia where you can read, write and learn about sustainable transportation policies, practices and ideas from around the world.
http://www.streetswiki.org
Adventure Cycling Assoication
Since 1973, their mission has been to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. Adventure Cycling Association is America's premier nonprofit organization dedicated to bicycle travel, with over 42,000 members nationwide, offering many programs for cyclists, including a national network of bicycle touring routes and organized trips.
http://www.adv-cycling.org
Gorp.com
A resource page for bike trails, maps, gear guides and much more for every region of the country.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/biking.htm
Bikes Blog
Plug into what bike enthusiasts are saying across the country.
http://www.bikeblogs.com
BikePortland.org
Bike news and comments from the Pacific Northwest.
http://bikeportland.org
Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips
An informative site about bicycle commuting with tips and tricks for every step of the process.
http://www.runmuki.com/commute
Bicycling Life
Another great site on bike commuting, traffic laws and road-sharing tips.
http://www.bicyclinglife.com/PracticalCycling/commuteguide.htm
Industry
National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
America’s largest trade association, representing 1.3 million members, including NAR's institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
http://www.realtor.org
NAR's Green Designation
The only green designation for agents and property managers recognized by the National Association of REALTORS, teaching green real estate concepts, principles, practices and benefits from the ground up.
EcoBroker
The premiere green designation for real estate professionals, benefiting clients, business and the environment. EcoBroker provides environmental education and outreach, helping consumers and communities take advantage of energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive design in real estate properties.
http://www.ecobroker.com
Green Alliance
Helps to increase the profits of the businesses that are having the least impact on the environment, and to encourage more sustainable business practices.
http://www.greenalliance.biz
PCMS Consulting
A national real estate sales and franchise consulting firm. Representing Pedal to Properties.
http://www.pcmsconsulting.com
Camp REinvent
A six-month integrated coaching program designed to help brokers, owners and managers reinvent themselves, their agents and their companies. Camp REinvent was created by PCMS Consulting.
http://www.campreinvent.com
Inman News
A source of independent real estate news, information, advice, research, opinion and commentary for industry professionals and consumers alike.
http://www.inman.com
Inman News also hosts a blog: http://www.inman.com/blog
National Association of City Transportation Officials
Member organization for transportation department officials
http://nacto.org/
People for Bikes
Peopleforbikes.org is dedicated to channeling that passion to improve the future of bicycling. Our goal is to gather a million names of support, to speak with one, powerful voice—to make bicycling safer, more convenient and appealing for everyone.
http://www.peopleforbikes.org
