Transportation
Yellow Bike donates bicycles to school and after school programs
BikeTexas
900 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78702
Robin Stallings (512) 476-7433
E-mail: mail@biketexas.org
Net: BikeTexas.org
Facebook: facebook.com/biketexas
Purpose: BikeTexas is the statewide nonprofit organization that advances bicycle access, safety, and education at the local, state and federal level. We encourage and promote bicycling, increased safety, and improved conditions. We unite and inspire people and provide a cohesive voice for those who ride bikes in Texas. We celebrated our 30th anniversary in 2021!
Projects/Activities: “Safe Routes to School” Educational Materials – Sales of tens of thousands of bicyclists and pedestrian safety booklets and bicycle lights per year to schools, police departments, and other community organizations.
“Texas Trails and Active Transportation” Conference – Offers over 30 breakout, plenary and mobile workshop sessions. Urban planners, civil engineers, and landscape architects get continuing education credits. They share with each other and policy makers best practices for multi-use trails and all ages and abilities bike/ped networks.
BikeTexas Advocacy – Member-funded work with elected and other public officials on local, state, and federal levels (especially during Texas Legislative Sessions) on legislation and policy promoting bicycle safety.
Consultation with community leaders across Texas on advocacy and implementation of safe cycling and active transportation infrastructure, policies, and programming throughout the state.
Volunteer Opportunities: A variety of opportunities, from fleet maintenance, to public outreach, to advocacy and education efforts.
Newsletters/Publications: E-newsletters for members; updates posted on Web site and social media channels.
Dues: Starts at $5/month @ www.biketexas.org/donate
Institute for Community MicroMobility
112 Will Davis DR, Ste. 2230
Austin, TX 78752
Susan Engelking (512) 413-7750
E-Mail: engelkingsusan@gmail.com
Net: micromobilityinstitute.org
Purpose: Imagine getting around town using low-cost, low emission, low speed modes on Vision Zero protected networks. The infrastructure can be built with the crumbs of major transportation projects.
The Institute is looking for cities and towns that are eager to learn how low-cost alternative transportation can make communities more protective of the environment, more affordable, more equitable, safer, cleaner, and more livable.
Newsletters/Publications: Tiny Transit: The Tipping Point, a rapid roadmap for how Austin can drastically cut both carbon emissions and the cost of living. On the Publications tab of our Web site.
Projects/Activities: We offer free consultation because our goal is to accelerate the “tipping point” for a grassroots movement.
The Institute worked with the City of Kyle on the front-end to explore how to reduce its dependence on road-clogging conventional size vehicles when you make it safe and easy to go places on golf carts, on seated scooters, and other exciting small transportation modes.
Volunteer Opportunities: 1) Creating a social media presence; 2) Sparking interest in volunteers’ own towns.
See full story about MicroMobility on Environmental Directory Web site.
Mobility Austin
5609 Spurflower Drive
Austin, Texas 78759
(512) 522-4697
E-Mail: info@mobilityaustin.com
Net: mobilityaustin.com
Purpose: Our goal is to create an efficient, cost-effective, safe, adaptable, and equitable public transit system in Austin – one that enables everyone to move easily from wherever they are to wherever they need to go. Specifically, we advocate for city-wide on-demand, ridesharing transit, complemented by rapid bus service, as well as for the regulation and infrastructure necessary to support micro-mobility options.
We believe this approach can be implemented more quickly and at a fraction of the cost of the Project Connect rail proposal, which we see as too limited in scope, too inflexible, too disruptive, and far too expensive for the needs of our city.
Projects/Activities: Education, advocacy.
Safe Streets Austin
1108 Lavaca, Suite 110 #153
Austin, TX 78701
E-Mail: info@safestreetsaustin.org
Net: safestreetsaustin.org
Facebook: facebook.com/safestreetsaustin
Instagram: instagram.com/safestreetsaustin
Purpose: Safe Streets Austin is a movement to transform Austin’s streets, bikeways, and trails into safe, vibrant, equitable places for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll, and gather. For over 20 years, we’ve worked tirelessly and won key victories, including the Shoal Creek protected bike lanes, the Living Streets program, and over $750 million in funding for walking, bicycling, and safe streets.
Projects/Activities: Visit our News page to find out how to support our current projects.
Meetings: Board meetings are the second Tuesday of each month.
Volunteer Opportunities: We welcome volunteers to help with campaigns and organizational work. Email us to find out more.
Texas EV Alliance
3507 N. Lamar #300497
Austin, Texas 78703
Buzz Smith (817) 296-4914
Net: TxEV.org
Facebook: facebook.com/TexasEV
Purpose: We’re committed to guiding and accelerating the adoption of electric transportation across Texas in a cost-effective way that maximizes benefits for all residents. Our goal is to create a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future for the state. Our Alliance collaborates with Texas state and local authorities to shape EV policies and our Education Project provides programs and educational resources to raise awareness and expand access to electric vehicles. Together, we can drive a cleaner, greener future for Texas!
Projects/Activities: Working with Texas state and local governmental authorities for EV adoption policies. Providing programs and education to promote awareness and access to EVs for all Texans.
Meetings: EV Policy Group meetings (via Zoom), usually on the 1st Friday of each month.
Newsletters/Publications: Monthly email newsletter. Sign up by joining on Web site.
Dues: $25/Individuals. Corporate memberships available.
Yellow Bike Project
1216 Webberville Rd.
Austin, TX 78721
Contact: (512) 524-5299
E-mail: austinyellowbike@gmail.com
Net: austinyellowbike.org
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Austins-Yellow-Bike-Project/194137973930427
Purpose: Yellow Bike Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has been working since 1997 to get more bikes on the streets of Austin by operating community bike shops, teaching bike mechanics and maintenance, and acting as a local bike advocacy group.
Projects/Activities: YBP hosts Community Workshops where visitors can fix up their own bike with our tools and help or learn bicycle mechanics while volunteering. We also operate as a thrift store with a selection of refurbished bikes for sale and a warehouse full of inexpensive used parts. We donate fixed-up bikes to a variety of community organizations, school and after-school programs, and individuals in need. Along with our workshops, we offer formal classes periodically, and strive to reuse or recycle bikes and parts that are no longer serviceable.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are always welcome at our Community Workshops, and may participate in our Earn-A-Bike program or fulfill community service requirements, all while helping to keep the shop running and fixing up more bikes!
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