Bike Friendly Fort Worth (“BFFW”) seeks to work with local citizens, business owners, government officials, educational institutions and other non-profit/charitable organizations to support:
The creation of safer streets for all
Increase bicycle awareness as a mode of transportation, fun and fitness
Support the Bike Fort Worth framework and plan
Provide & Promote education on alternative modes of transportation as a system
Promote community involvement and an active lifestyle.
Serve as resource point for those seeking out local Fort Worth riding groups and events
We are very passionate about:
Advocacy – BFFW seek to be an advocate for the local bicycling community in the city of Fort Worth. In this capacity we will work with policy makers, citizens and those other affected parties
Community – BFFW exists to bring greater community to the bike population of Fort Worth. BFFW wants to be a resource where you can find information about your local bike shops, bike clubs, groups, and organizations
Safety & Education – BFFW seeks to educate present, and future, bicyclist how to ride safely in the community. We also seek to educate motorist on how to interact with bicyclist on the road. Education around uses of bicycling for groceries, errands and other utilitarian applications of the bicycle. Through proper education to both bicyclists and motorists we can work to reduce bicycle related accidents and crashes
Sustainability – Bicycling an alternative mode of transportation that has low environmental impact. BFFW wants to support this and other forms of alternative transportation that compliments the Bike Fort Worth Plan, works to better the community, and improves the environment. An alternative transportation system can work together more effectively and efficiently
Active Living – Improving the landscape of our city through better streets, infrastructure that encourages physically active lifestyles in a fun & useful way, and education BFFW seeks to enhance the health of citizens and the city for the benefit of all
By supporting our mission and values, BFFW believes that we can lower bicycle related accidents and fatalities through education and increased visibility. Through more community involvement we can build a more cohesive effort to support Bike Fort Worth’s goal of attaining an official designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community through the League of American Bicyclists. Great strides have been made in Fort Worth over the past several years. BFFW wants to support this momentum in the creation of bicycle infrastructure and alternative modes of transportation this will help overcome the challenge of connecting together Fort Worth’s urban and suburban populations. BFFW believes that we can start by supporting extensive trail plans, safe city streets and the creation of arteries or major thoroughfares that exist to connect the edges of our city together. Finally, we aim to create an inviting and clean environment that is SAFEand FUN for adults, children, our senior citizens, as well as our visitors and guests.