Since being founded in 2011, Bike Cleveland has advocated for over 80 miles of bike facilities and bike friendly policies. We, alongside local government, launched our community's bike share program initially in 2016 and again in 2020. We’ve installed over 300 bike racks and repair stands to help keep bikes secure and working. Finally, we have taught over 3,000 people bike safety and engaged over 50,000 through our encouragement events, including Random Acts of Brightness, Silver Spokes, Fundo, and more.
Bike Cleveland is in the unique position to take advantage of the significant increase in people who are getting outdoors and bicycling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities across the world are taking steps to become more bike and pedestrian friendly. Locally we’ve launched Bike Match, a platform that connects people who need bikes with people who have a bike they are no longer using and can part with permanently. We’ve also worked with the Cleveland Metroparks to temporarily close off over 5 miles of parkways to create more safe roadway for people to bike and walk while being socially distant.
However, like many other nonprofit organizations, we have lost revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the ability to hold events and in-person education programs. Help us continue to support the growing number of people biking and walking by joining our fundraising team and making a donation.