Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA)

BICYCLE ADVOCACY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas:

Open Minds and Roads for Bicycling!

Welcome to BACA! We're a bicycling advocacy organization serving the central Arkansas metropolitan area, consisting of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, and the surrounding communities. BACA seeks to provide a unified voice of advocacy for changes in attitude and public policy that will improve the safety, convenience, and acceptance of bicycling within the Little Rock/North Little Rock metropolitan area and surrounding communities in central Arkansas. We envision a future where Arkansans embrace bicycling as an integral part of our way of life; where bicycling is accepted as a safe, practical, and equitable means of travel; and where Arkansans recognize that bicycling creates cleaner, healthier, economically stronger, and more livable communities.

Advocacy is defined as the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. Our goal is to do so on behalf of bicycling in Central Arkansas. We exist to advocate the many benefits of bicycling to our community.

In support of our vision, BACA strives to:

Work with public and private agencies to improve access to and use of existing transportational and recreational facilities by cyclists; and to support and assist in the planning, development and implementation of additional bicycle facilities to connect all parts of the communities served by BACA;
Advocate and support the needs of cyclists and other users of bicycle-compatible means of transportation and recreation during the preparation, development, and construction of transportation-related plans and projects;
Promote and support the safe and equitable use of the public and private roadways by all users – including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians;
Provide a resource for bicycle education and safety information, activities, and training, to include the healthful benefits of bicycling;
Encourage and support central Arkansas communities and local businesses in seeking, attaining, and improving designation as “Bicycle-Friendly Communities” and “Bicycle-Friendly Businesses” under the criteria of the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle-Friendly America program;
Increase public awareness of the benefits of bicycling and other forms of active transportation; and
Act in cooperation with other community, regional, and statewide organizations sharing common interests to achieve the above-stated vision.

BACA Meetings

BACA membership meetings are held on the first Thursday of the Month (with the exception of July and August) at 7:00 p.m. at the Oyster Bar, 3003 W. Markham, in Little Rock. The Board of Directors typically holds its meeting at the same location, same day, at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be a member. But, if you're interested in becoming a member, membership is free. Just e-mail your name, address, phone number & e-mail address to info@bacar.org.

In January 2010, BACA instituted membership dues of $15 per year, or $50 per year at the Advocate level. While Associate membership is free, contributions are always accepted and appreciated. BACA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; and contributions are deductible to the extent provided by law.

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