Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists

When advocating for better active transportation infrastructure, maps can be helpful for both doing research and presenting information. Many government agencies, communities and other organizations have maps available for public use. There are maps showing crash locations, roadway safety projects, traffic volumes, travel times, and more.

In this article, we highlight some of the maps that members of the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists have found helpful. Examples of the following types of maps are listed below.

• Bicycle Lane Maps
• Community Development Maps
• Crash Location Maps
• Motorized Traffic Volume Maps
• Non-motorized Traffic Volume Maps
• Recreation Map
• Roadway Condition Maps
• Roadway Ownership Maps
• Roadway Safety Project Map
• Suggested Improvements Maps
• Travel Distance Maps
• Vehicle Ownership Map

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While we have known for some time that bicycle infrastructure leads to more people on bicycles, recent research published in Nature Cities quantified the amount that protected bicycle lanes increase roadway use by people on bicycles. This study, conducted in 28 different cities in the United States, found that more people ride bicycles and that people ride farther when there are protected bicycle lanes.  Continue reading Low Stress Bicycle Facilities Increase Bicycle Use as Transportation

 As people involved in bicycle advocacy, we often hear people who don’t support active transportation talking about bicycle infrastructure as if it adds no value or creates some sort of burden on our communities.  

This article provides responses to some of those statements.   

  Continue reading Economics and Bicycling in Arizona  

The Arizona Bike Summit HAPPENED on April 4, 2025.  www.cazbike.org/summit2025 for pics, presentations and more….

We have a PACKED three day line-up with several ways to get involved. Pick one or pick them all, we need to hear from you! Together we can help improve cycling in the great state of Arizona.

Help Shape the Future of Cycling in Arizona! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists (CAzBike) is calling on cyclists from across the state to share their insights, challenges, and ideas to help shape the future of cycling in Arizona. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend rider, a community advocate, or simply enjoy Arizona’s scenic trails, your voice matters!

How You Can Get Involved:

📋 Take the Survey – Your input will help guide CAzBike’s strategic planning for 2025. Fill it out here.

📢 Spread the Word – Share this survey with your cycling community, local bike shops, and city officials.

📅 FREE workshop — join us April 3, 2025 in Tempe (or virtually) for a FREE Community Workshop with Anna Zivarts RSVP

📅 Attend the Arizona Bike Summit – Join us April 4, 2025, at the ASU Mix Center in Mesa for a breakout session discussing survey results and key issues facing Arizona cyclists. TICKETED EVENT

🚴‍♂️ Join the CAzBike Strategic Planning Retreat – Be part of the conversation on April 5, 2025, in Mesa, where we’ll set priorities and goals for the year ahead. The day includes breakout sessions, lunch, and a community bike ride!

🌎 Travel Support Available – If you’re a representative of an organization traveling from outside the Phoenix metro area, CAzBike is offering four $250 stipends to help with travel costs.

Be part of the movement to make Arizona a better place to ride. Take the survey, spread the word, and join us in April!

For more details or to request a travel stipend, email Sara Anderson at Saraa@cazbike.org.

 

 

 

In June of 2024, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released their guidance on Separated Bike Lanes on Higher Speed Roadways: A Toolkit and Guide. The guide can be helpful for advocates and transportation planners in understanding how to promote and plan for the appropriate types of bicycle facilities on higher speed roadways.  In this article, the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists has summarized that guide. Continue reading FHWA Bike Lanes on Higher Speed Roads Summary