BUGs are grassroots groups of bicycle riders in a county, neighborhood, organization or workplace that work together on a local level to improve conditions for bicyclists. You might say that BUGS "bug" officials, decision-makers, and the general public to act with bicycle-users in mind.
BUGs can vary in size, organizational style, and even purpose. Each BUG works according to its own needs, objectives, imagination, and resources.
BUGs are independent affiliates of the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign. ABC believes that advocacy is best done at the local level, where bicycle users can impact decisions that directly affect them.
Even a small effort on your part can make a big difference!
ABC is currently considering ways to rejuvenate the BUGs.In the past ABC has provided training, information, and technical assistance to BUG Leaders. If you are interested in helping with this effort as a BUG leader or the ABC volunteer BUG coordinator, contact us.
How do I start a BUG where I live, work, and ride?
Click HERE to find out more about starting a BUG at your worksite. Also, check back here in a few weeks for more detailed information on how ABC can work with you to get one started.
What are BUGs doing in my community?
Contact one of the BUG leaders listed below and find out what they're doing and how you can get involved.
City of Atlanta
Buckhead - Kevin McCauley (404) 531-0006
Steve Einbender (770) 433-8211.
Southeast
Atlanta (SEABUG)
Would you like to volunteer to work with the SEABUG? Email or call (404) 881-1112.
Clayton County
Cynthia Brown: saferidesclayton@gmail.com and blog at http://saferidesclayton
Weekly weekend rides will take place Saturday and Sunday at NOON (Nov 3rd ride will depart at 10 am). Weekday rides between 3:30 and 5:00, arranged by request. Email Cynthia for details.
Cobb County
Worldspan (a workplace
BUG in the Galleria area of Cobb County) - Bobbie Cook at (770) 563-5259; roberta.cook@worldspan.com
DeKalb County
Emory/CDC - Tim Bryson,
(404) 727-1277
North DeKalb - Brian Baker,
(770) 986-0907; rbbakeratl@aol.com
Douglas County
Would you like to volunteer to work with the Douglas County BUG? Email or call (404) 881-1112.
Fayette County
Bonnie Bobbitt (770) 461-2566;
bbbobbitt@yahoo.com
Fulton - North
Richard Ellin (770) 396-2006;
richardellin@earthlink.net
Gwinnett County
Jim Sandlin (770) 364-9966; DrSandlin@SandlinSmiles.com
Roswell (Bike Roswell)
Frank Eastland; feastland@bikeroswell.com
Click here to learn about other bicycling issues in the metro area.