Welcome to the NCBC!
The NCBC has 4 main functions which include bicycle education, bicycle advocacy, promoting events and programs, and fundraising to support the coalition.
Bicycle Education
We teach programs for the public on safe bicycle riding. We outline the health advantages of bicycle riding over other forms of transportation. We talk to public officials and government staff to make them aware of potential problems for bicyclists and what can be done to make bicycling safer.
Bicycle Advocacy
We promote infrastructure improvements in Napa COunty that will make bicycle riding safer, more convenient, and pleasant. We work to promote bicycle lanes, multiuse paths, bicycle boulevrds, etc. Our work includes identifying issues, making city and county staff and public officials aware of the bicyclists viewpoint, notifying bicyclists of important public meetings, and providing bicyclists input into the public forum.
Promoting Events and Programs
We promote Bike to Work/School month. This event is sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. However, the NCBC coordinates with the MTC, organizes the local event, and provides volunteers to staff energizer stations. We have promoted a Safe Routes to School program in Napa by finding a grant for the school district to fund the program and coordinating with the school district on its implementation.
Fundraising
We will be involved in fundraising to support paid staff for our organization. The fundraising will involve annual membership dues, soliciting sponsors, and possible fundraising events.