New York, NY – Bike New York, a leading non-profit organization focused on empowering New Yorkers and their communities through biking, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bev Lacy as its new Chief Development Officer. Bev is a highly accomplished development professional with an extensive track record of success in raising funds for non-profit organizations throughout the New York City Metro Region and Delaware. Bike New York's New Chief Development Officer, Bev Lacy With over $75M raised in her career, Bev brings to Bike New York a wealth of experience in major capital projects, program design, endowment gifts, event...
Biking has a rich and diverse history that includes the contributions of many talented Black athletes and enthusiasts. From Major Taylor, the first Black world champion cyclist, to present-day Black biking groups and current cyclists, Black cycling culture is a vibrant and thriving community that deserves recognition and celebration. Let’s take a look at some of the pioneers, present-day cyclists, and community groups as we continue to celebrate Black History Month. Black Biking Pioneers Major Taylor-The Worcester Whirlwind Major Taylor, also known as "The Worcester Whirlwind," was an African American track cyclist born in 1878. He is considered one of...
The MTA released its first-ever “Strategic Action Plan to Promote Bicycle, Pedestrian and Micromobility Access to MTA Facilities” on January 11. The plan contains big news for bike access to MTA bridges and marks a key pivot in MTA thinking about how people reach mass transit stations across the New York region. If you haven’t followed this story, in early 2021, Bike New York and StreetsPAC proposed legislation requiring the MTA to develop a plan for bicycle access to MTA bridges and for bike parking at transit stations. Thanks to stellar work by legislative sponsors State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and...
