Mission
The Bike Michiana Coalition seeks a more bicycle-friendly community by:
- Encouraging bicycling for commuting and recreation;
- Expanding and improving bicycle infrastructure; and
- Educating citizens and government about bicycle safety, laws and the community benefits of cycling.
Vision
- Bicyclists feel safe riding throughout Michiana
- Bicyclists of all ages are taught safe bicycling in the community and schools
- Traffic laws pertaining to bicycles are clear and facilitate safe cycling
- Traffic laws are obeyed by, and enforced for, both cyclists and motorists
- Employers and schools encourage bicycle commuting
- Bicycle access, safety and infrastructure are integrated into the planning of any public or private construction project
- Partnerships are fostered between bicyclists and community health care, environmental and sustainability groups
- All of Michiana is recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community