YOUR MEMBERSHIP HELPS ALL OF MARIN
Membership dues are a primary means of support for the Marin County Bicycle Coalition. Since we work to make riding safer and more enjoyable for anyone riding in Marin, we ask that every cyclist who lives or rides in Marin support us at whatever level they can.
Our Member Benefits are a great reason to join, as well as being part of a cutting edge bicycle advocacy organization!
Join MCBC or renew your membership now and help us promote bicycling as a safe, fun and healthy solution for our community.
You can also download a membership form to print and mail to:
MCBC, P.O. Box 1115 , Fairfax , CA 94978
SPOKE SOCIETY: Through the Spoke Society, individuals providing significant financial commitment to the MCBC are recognized in unique ways. Become a Spoke Society member now!.
MATCHING GIFTS: An Employer's Matching Gift Program may be in place where you work. Your personal contribution could go even further if your employer will match your donation. Click here to learn more.
GIFT MEMBERSHIPS: Give a Gift Membership to someone who loves bicycling. MCBC will mail out a gift membership packet to the new member. This new member packet will have a note to the recipient identifying you as the giver, and will include the current issue of the Pedal Press, the MCBC Annual Report, a membership card, and a list of shops where members can get a discount with the membership card. You, the giver, will also receive a letter of thanks from MCBC. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Give a Gift Membership now!
SPONSORS: We gratefully acknowledge these Marin County businesses for their support of a healthier community. We offer business sponsorships in January and February for each calendar year. Please support our Sponsors.
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Our beautiful, highly-detailed Marin Bicycle Map
- 5-20% Discounts at Bike Stores and Other Businesses
- MCBC t-shirt for Century and above members
- Pedal Press newsletter annual subscription
- Weekly E-mail Bulletins with News and Events
- Free Admission to Member Parties
- Advocacy Activities - $Priceless!!
- Having your interests represented
- Riding on new bike lanes and resurfaced roads
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Formed in 1998 by local cyclists, the MCBC has accomplished a lot, thanks to the financial support of our membership, including:
- Designation of Marin County as a federal Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program with $25 million in funding.
- MCBC has helped move many projects to completion such as:
- Bike lanes on Bridgeway in Sausalito
- Sandra Market Trail paving in Larkspur and Corte Madera
- Inkwells Bridge construction in West Marin
- Bike racks in cities and towns
- For a full list, see the PDF file for the $40 million in projects
- Assisted with passing federal legislation to secure $612 million nationwide for Safe Routes to Schools
- Helped pass Measure A, the Marin Traffic Relief and Better Transportation Act
- Helped bring about Countywide bike route signage
- Designation of Marin as a national model for Safe Routes to Schools
- Share the Road program
- Developed Toolkit for NHTSA as a national Share the Road resource
- Offer ongoing free Basic Street Skills classes
- Conducted Checkpoints with law enforcement for motorists and cyclists
- Initiated installation of road signs throughout Marin County
- The Marin Bicycle Map
- Bike racks on Golden Gate Transit buses
- Approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans
- Bike/Ped Advisory Committees in Cities and Towns
- A plan for a Rail-with-Trail from San Rafael to Cloverdale
- A study to open the Alto Tunnel
- A new Bicycle Coordinator position for the County of Marin
- Positive media coverage for bicycle transportation
- Respect and cooperation from government agencies for a 21st century non-motorized transportation system.
- Formation of Marin Cycle Corps
