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CommunityGhost Bikes
Honor the victims of traffic violence with a memorial ghost bike marker
CommunityVolunteers
Strategies for attracting, training, and retaining volunteers
EducationCrash Response
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PoliciesSarah's Law
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EducationTips for Cyclists Safety
Stay A.L.E.R.T.
CommunityNeighborhood Events
Plan a fun, community-building bike event with repairs, safety demos, and a parade. Tips on organizing, marketing, and engaging your neighborhood!
CommunitySocial Media Graphic Templates
Canva templates to get you started design social media posts quickly
CommunityAdvocacy Meetings
Plan and host effective community advocacy meetings with government officials
SupportFamily Outreach
Supporting Families After Cycling Tragedies: Outreach Guide for Community Organizers
SupportVictim Resource Template
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GeneralTo-Do
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How to Host a Strategic Infrastructure Ride
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Promoting Your Election Events
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Hosting a Candidate Podcast or Long-Form Video Interview
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Winter Games: Tempe Bicycle Action Group
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Complete Streets Marketing Plan
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Build Your Case
Tips on building a compelling case for Complete Streets Policies in your community
Complete Streets Action Plan
A step-by-step guide for adoption of a complete streets policy
Case Study Template
Please share your story and lessons learned
Why Engage in Elections?
A Guide for Cycling Advocacy Groups
Responding to Cycling Tragedies
A Community Action Guide
Voter Registration and Get-Out-the-Vote
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Strategic vs. Community Rides
Choosing the Right Ride
Setting Goals and Measuring Success
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Distributing and Publicizing Your Questionnaire
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Volunteer Recruitment and Management
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Safety and Logistics for Candidate Rides
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How to Organize a Large Community Ride-Along
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Troubleshooting Guide for Election Advocacy
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Creative Candidate Events
Thinking Outside the Box
Creating Short-Form Video Content with Candidates
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Working with Coalition Partners
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The Classic Candidate Forum
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Complete Streets Hub
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Hosting a Casual Meet-and-Greet
From Bikes & Brews to Coffee & Cranks
How to Write an Effective Candidate Questionnaire
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Post-Election Advocacy
From Campaigning to Governing
Engaging on Ballot Measures
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Complete Streets Examples
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Policy Audit Template
Audit your locality's existing policies, plans, procedures, and codes for Complete Streets principals
Council Letters
Advocacy letter templates for your Mayor and Council
Tracking the Election
Identifying Candidates and Key Dates
Staying Nonpartrisan
A Guide for 501c3 Organizations
The Community Give-Back
A Bike Tune-Up & Candidate Chat
Debriefing and Planning for Next Time
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Op-Eds
Sample op-eds for Complete Streets
Meeting with Elected Officials
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Advocacy Letters
Effective Letter Writing for Bicycle Advocacy
Welcome
A hub for bike safety, advocacy & education
Volunteer Orientation
Guide for a 60-90 meetup to welcome and engage new volunteers
Tools to Organize & Communicate
A curated list of tools designed to enhance community organizing, event management, and marketing efforts
Partnerships
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Effective Op-Eds
Advice for writing compelling and effective op-eds
Emergency Protocols
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Road Share Philosophy
Tips for encourage cyclists to safely and effectively share the road.
Rides
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Ride Leadership
Learn how to build and train a strong Ride Leadership Team for safe and enjoyable community bike rideswith detailed responsibilities and training resources.
Conflict Resolution
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Community Hub
Welcome to the Community Hub of the Bicycle Advocacy Toolkit
Meetups
Keep the wheels turning and your community growing with engaging structured regular meetings
Event Marketing Guide
Advice to write compelling marketing copy
Navigating Insurance
Learn how to navigate insurance for community bike events, minimize liability, and secure affordable coverage
Local Elections Hub
Introduction to Election Engagement for Bicycle Advocacy
Facilitation
An appreciative inquiry approach to facilitating discussion
Events
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Critical Mass
Organize an effective, safe, and impactful Critical Mass event, raising awareness about cycling rights and sustainable transportation.
Tips for Effective Community Organizing
Strategies and best practices for mobilizing community members and building a robust support network
Memorial & Vigil Rides
Honor fallen cyclists and advocate for safer streets with memorial and vigil rides
Emotional Support for Tragedy Response
Guidelines for volunteers providing emotional support to those affected by cycling fatalities and injuries
The Power of Stories
Using the Power of Local Stories to Spark Meaningful Change
Community Rides
Plan and lead successful community bike rides with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to choose routes, ensure safety, engage riders, and build a cycling community.
Community Response Meeting
Organize, run, and market community meetings in response to serious accidents and fatalities
Major Bike Events
Discover and learn to organize top national and international cycling events like Ride of Silence and World Bicycle Day.