Current Grants

Falling Water Trail

Organization Friends of the Falling Water Trail
State MI
Year 2005
Type Bike Path

The Friends of the Falling Water Trail received $10,000 to help expand their local trail system. This grant will leverage state funding to grade and pave a 10.5-mile abandoned railbed from Jackson to Concord, Michigan, providing a safe place for bicyclists of all ages and abilities to ride. It will also connect to an existing 3.5-mile pathway that spans the town of Jackson, enhancing opportunities for bike commuters.

See map: Google Maps

NorthTrail Project

Organization Richmond MORE
State VA
Year 2005
Type Mountain Bike Project

A $6,400 helped the Richmond chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts (MORE) to complete the final phase of the Northtrail, a key link in the James River trail system. This great stretch of urban singletrack is used by mountain bikers and bike commuters, alike, and has even hosted a few Xterra races, just blocks from Richmond's city center.

See map: Google Maps

ARROW

Organization One Less Car
State MD
Year 2005
Type Advocacy

Maryland's One Less Car received $5,000 to help develop ARROW—Alternative Rides and Routes to Work. This workplace-based initiative, modeled after a remarkably successful bike-to-work program in Victoria, B.C., will encourage bicycling as well as other alternative modes of commuting. By providing new riders and seasoned cyclists with information, training, mentorship, and ongoing support, the ARROW program will eliminate barriers to bike commuting and promote active transportation. This program will also help to create a higher demand for bicycle facilities in Baltimore, such as designated lanes and multi-use paths, encouraging the city to implement its Bicycle Master Plan.

See map: Google Maps

Bicycle Ambassadors

Organization Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
State PA
Year 2005
Type Education

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia received a $5,000 grant to help develop a Bicycle Ambassadors program in the city. Ambassadors will attend community events to teach bicycle safety and etiquette, and they will serve as mentors by helping new bike commuters and recreational cyclists ride safely and confidently. The Bicycle Ambassadors will also lead weekly rides based at local bike shops. The program will inspire cyclists of all abilities to explore Philadelphia by bike.

Note: Bikes Belong Coalition no longer funds education grants.

See map: Google Maps

Shoreline Greenway Trail

Organization Shoreline Greenway Trail, Inc.
State CT
Year 2005
Type Bike Path

Bikes Belong gave a $10,000 grant to the Shoreline Greenway Trail to begin construction of a 27-mile multi-use trail between New Haven and Hammonasset Beach, Connecticut. This area previously lacked any bike/ped pathways.

See map: Google Maps