Bicycle user group

A bicycle user group (BUG) is a group set up to promote cycling issues in, for example, a place of employment or a local government area. The user group might be a part of or affiliated with a bigger cycling organization representing cyclists' interests at city or state level.

A cycling audit or bicycle audit can be performed by a bicycle user group, which, similarly to a walking audit, makes an assessment of the cyclability and walkability or cyclist and pedestrian access to an area.

Activities

For example, the group may lobby employers or local authorities to:

• Install bicycle parking facilities
• Encourage motorists to respect cyclists and promote cycling culture
• Install shower facilities in places of work
• Construct bicycle paths and on-road bike lanes
• Reduce speed limits on local roads or otherwise improve local roads for cyclists

The group may encourage other members of the organization or area to take up cycling.^[1] They may make special arrangements to assist new cyclists, such as:

• A program of rides
• Community bike days
• Preparing maps of good routes
• Offering education and advice
• Organizing group commuting bicycle buses
• Assistance in obtaining cycling grants

See also

• Bicycle Network, an Australian charity
• Walking audit