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Executive Board
Ken Johnson,
President,
Josie Johnson Ride Chair
Travis Jensen,
Board Chair, Secretary
Brad Woods,
Vice President
Dan Fazzini Jr,
Webmaster, Treasurer
At-Large
Tom Bacus
Dave Iltis
Jeff MacPhail
Tara McKee
Jon Nepstad
Jeff Scott
Matt Sibul
THE UTAH BICYCLE COALITION The Utah Bicycle Coalition (UBC) is a non-profit, 501c3 charitable organization made up of recreational and commuter cyclists, bicycle manufactures and retail shops, and transit advocates working to improve bicycling conditions throughout the State of Utah.
MISSION The mission of the UBC is to promote and preserve the safety, opportunities, and responsibilities of cyclists through legislation, education, and facilities development to meet the following objectives:
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To work for good laws and legislation which promote safe cycling.
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To participate in transportation planning and construction providing accommodations for safe cycling.
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To educate cyclists and motorists about safe cycling, sharing the road, and obeying the law.
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To assist in the development, growth, and effectiveness of local cycling advocacy groups.
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To develop a network of safe cycling routes throughout Utah.
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To promote sustainable, healthy lifestyles.
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To support Utah’s cycling industry.
The UBC advocates for increased bicycle use by promoting the bicycle as an everyday means of transportation and recreation. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, maintain good health, and travel around town.
There are risks to cycling that can be mitigated by educating both our fellow cyclists and motorists in how to properly share the road.
We Work for Your Rights!
A major goal of the UBC is to be the bicyclist’s voice in state government. The UBC continues to work directly with elected officials, State and local agencies to craft and encourage legislation that improves conditions for Utah bicyclists. Some of our accomplishments:
- House Bill 49, legislation calling for motorists to give 3 feet of clearance when overtaking a bicyclist on Utah roadways was signed into law by Governor Huntsman in February of 2005.
- Working with the Utah Highway Patrol to promote safe cycling throughout Utah.
- We were instrumental in making the new Share the Road License Plates available at the DMV in 2009. Get yours today at your local DMV! Plate purchases support bike safety, planning, and Bike Route Network efforts in Utah.
- In 2010 we are working with elected officials and stakeholders on revising the lane positioning requirements.
The UBC works with elected officials and government agencies to encourage implementation of the “Complete Streets” program. This program has been developed at a national level and adopted by many cities and municipalities across the country. The goal of this program is to ensure that selected new and revised road construction in Utah accommodates all roadway users including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
The UBC will continue to promote Share the Road education to the motoring and cycling public that outlines to motorists, the cyclists rights on roadways and cyclists obligations to obey traffic laws through public service announcements and presentations at bicycle events across the state.
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