Bicycling In Greensboro Blog

A brief on look at BIG:

Bicycling In Greensboro, Inc., is a local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group that exists to transform Greensboro into a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly community.

Since 2005 BIG has led the way on many community bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects.  BIG’s board members are unpaid advocates who work tirelessly to serve the rights of area bicyclists and pedestrian via grassroots marketing campaigns, educational seminars and collaboration with various groups (SAFE Guilford, Action Greensboro, Triad Air Awareness, Greensboro Velo Club, Moses Cone Health Foundation, etc.).

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Some of what BIG has done since startup is listed below:

Established a website, and a listserve

Developed a mission statement and a logo

Become an incorporated entity & rented a PO box

Received NC non-profit status

Helped shape the BiPed Plan

Received frequent newsmedia coverage

Sent our President to the National Bike Summit

Particpated in the ’06 Gears & Spokes ride

Celebrated the Spring Garden St. bicycle lanes

Received Federal 501(c)(3) status

And we’ve got a lot of great ideas to keep us moving, and to make Bicycling In Greensboro safer and friendlier for everyone! So stay tuned.

Use this link to view or download a .pdf copy of the Bylaws for Bicycling In Greensboro, Inc.
Use this link to view or download a .pdf copy of the Bicycling In Greensboro, Inc. Articles of Incorporation filed with the State of NC.

BIG’s Goals and Objectives:

As stated in the BIG Articles of Incorporation, BIG exists to help transform the greater Greensboro area into a more bicycle friendly community. The corporation seeks to accomplish this mission through:

Education

Advocacy

Alliances

Events

Service

Bicycling In Greensboro’s ultimate goals are safe and convenient cycling for transportation and recreation, improved health and wellness, and an enhanced environment for all.