About the Texas Bicycle
Coalition
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This
is the starting place for information about many kinds
of cycling in Texas. The Texas Bicycle Coalition (TBC)
is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to
advancing bicycle access, safety and education in Texas. |
Formed
in 1990 to fight bicycle bans on Texas roads, the Texas
Bicycle Coalition has become an internationally recognized
voice for bicyclists of all types. Whether you ride a road
or mountain bike, ride for fun, racing or transportation,
are as fit as Lance Armstrong or need your bike for mobility,
TBC is your organization.
Headquartered
in Austin, and serving cyclists across the state, TBC is
in continual contact with members of the Legislature, Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas Department of
Public Safety (DPS), and local governments.
The
TBC Board of Directors *
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Last Year's Board Members
top row (l-r):
Dan Lundeen, Ken Pittaway
2nd row (l-r): Doug Fowler, Bob Spalten,
Jeanne Patterson, Jennifer Naglieri, Annie Melton
3rd row (l-r): Nick Gerlich, Laura Rochelle,
Gail Spann
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Currently
14 of our 16 board positions are filled. Board members come
from many walks of life, represent many forms of cycling and
live in towns and cities all over the state. Please call the
TBC office at (512) 476-7433 if you are interested in becoming
a board member.
Chair:
Gail Spann, Rockwall
John Bean, Belton
Secretary:
Christina Case, Houston
Treasurer: Melanie
Oberlin, Austin
Margaret Charlesworth, San Angelo
Tom Edens, Houston
J. Pierre Filardi, MD, Austin
Nick Gerlich, Canyon
Rick Gurney, Plano
Dan Lundeen, Houston
Mark McDonald, San Antonio
Annie Melton, Dallas
Jennifer Naglieri, Katy
Past Chair: Jeanne
Patterson, Frisco
Steve Schoger, The Woodlands
Randy Wile, Houston
The
TBC Staff
Our
office staff has grown thanks to support from Subaru of
America, Inc., the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
and our many loyal members. TBC staff is balanced to meet
the needs of both TBC and TBCEF.
Executive
Director (TBC & TBCEF): Robin Stallings
Education Director (TBCEF): Laura King
Communications/Acting Membership Director (TBC): Lauri Apple
Project Manager (TBCEF): Margaret Valenti
Administrative Assistant / Engineer (TBCEF): Farideh
Dassi
Project Assistant (TBC & TBCEF, part-time): Sarah Garza
Special Projects (TBC & TBCEF, part-time): Lisa Wiedmann, Mark Stine
Subaru/BikeTexas Trail Doc: Ryan Spates
Subaru/BikeTexas Trail Doc: Susan Stormer
Volunteers
TBC
could not operate without volunteers helping us in our office and in their home cities. Visit our volunteer
page to see how you can take
part in TBC efforts to advance cycling in Texas.
Funding
As
a member-supported organization, we rely on your generosity
to continue the important work we do for
cyclists in Texas. Most of our funding comes from individuals
who become and remain members. Joining or renewing your
membership is easy on our secure membership
page. Join the Texas Bicycle Coalition now!
Retail
bike shops, businesses, and clubs are an integral part of
TBC's success. Please patronize our many
Sponsors. These folks recognize the importance of advocating bicycle issues at the Capitol
and their suppport is vital to our efforts. Thank you!
Contributions
to our legislation and education funds are always welcome.
Newsletter
TBC
publishes a quarterly newsletter, BikeTexas
Today, packed with information about legislation,
government action, education programs and local issues.
Our publication also includes a schedule of supporting rides. Each member
receives a copy in the mail, unless they have requested
to receive it via our Web site.
We’re
always looking for news, so please let us know what is going on
in your region of the Lone Star state!
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Texas Bicycle Coalition
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