Bike Utah’s Community Assistance Program (CAP) supports communities in becoming more bicycle-friendly. We lend our staff expertise and resources to help you identify and address barriers to cycling, turn an idea into reality, and make your community an even better place to ride. Choose a program below to help your community become better place to ride!

How can we assist your community?

Programs

Community Engagement

Bike Utah’s Community Engagement program provides Utah’s communities with essential cycling resources, infrastructure, and advocacy tools to create a safer, more inclusive environment for all riders.

Planning

Bike Utah’s Planning program works with government, community, and transportation organizations to advocate for, plan, and implement infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for all roadway users.

Education

Bike Utah’s Education program empowers cyclists and drivers of all ages with key skills for safe riding and driving, from youth cycling courses and adult commuter education to bicycle-friendly driver training across Utah.

Policy

Bike Utah’s Policy program works with leaders in all levels of government to assess, draft, enact, and update legislation centered around cycling safety, land use management, and active transportation infrastructure.

Who should apply?

Our education and planning professionals partner with community groups, schools, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies. If you are interested in assistance but do not fall into one of these categories, please feel free to fill out the form below and we can discuss the possibilities.

What we offer

This partnership helps communities tackle cycling barriers and create bike-friendly environments through various services. Support is annual, with extensions by agreement. While no grants are provided, we assist in finding resources.

Five Elements

1. Complete Cycling Infrastructure

Utahns face risks sharing roads with vehicles. Protected bike networks are a priority for underrepresented groups, while recreational areas improve accessibility for all.

4. Thriving Cycling Community

Seeing relatable cyclists shows Utahns that biking is viable for transport and recreation. A growing cycling culture fosters community, connection, and normalizes biking as a regular activity.

In 2022-2023, Bike Utah surveyed over 200 underrepresented Utahns in cycling, identifying the “Five Elements” of successful bike communities. These elements guide our work in engagement, safety education, policy advocacy, and transportation planning.

2. Access to Gear and Maintenance

Bicycles can be costly, and maintenance challenging. Programs like bike shares help, but addressing barriers to bike shops and offering community repair spaces can keep more bikes safe and functional.

5. Inclusive Planning and Policy

Planning policies shape the built environment, greatly influencing ridership. Community-wide involvement, not just from cyclists, is essential for driving needed changes.

3. Education and
Information

Cyclists and drivers share responsibility for safety. Educating drivers and guiding riders to safe, well-detailed routes can boost cycling confidence and meet new riders' expectations.

Our Work Across the State

How to apply

Fill out the form below and start the conversation! Our team will work with you to identify a problem statement and plan potential projects and opportunities. Once you have filled out the form, we will follow up to schedule a conversation.