AARBAA Alabama Chapter road safety advocacy

Alabama Chapter

287 Members Fighting for Safer Roads

Alabama Chapter Impact

287

Active Members

3

Local Chapters

8

Infrastructure Victories

AL

State Code

Chapter Leadership

Robert Jenkins

Chapter President • Montgomery

alabama@aarbaa.com

(334) 555-0142

Chapter Rating

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Join the Alabama chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.

Voices from Alabama

Finally, someone speaking up about cyclist behavior on Highway 280!

Sarah M.

Birmingham, AL

Our Montgomery chapter has made real progress with local officials.

James T.

Montgomery, AL

Latest from Alabama

FEATURED STORY

Alabama Chapter Wins Separated Lane Approval

After 8 months of advocacy, Birmingham approves dedicated cycling infrastructure on Highway 280 corridor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact our chapter president Robert Jenkins at alabama@aarbaa.com or call (334) 555-0142. You can also fill out the contact form on this page to get involved with local advocacy efforts in Birmingham, Montgomery, or Mobile.

The AARBAA Alabama chapter advocates for separated cycling infrastructure through city council presentations, community outreach, and collaboration with the Alabama Department of Transportation. We've successfully secured dedicated bike lanes on Highway 280 and throughout downtown Montgomery.

We currently have 287 active members across 3 local chapters in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile, making Alabama one of our fastest-growing southeastern chapters.

Alabama faces unique challenges with high-speed rural highways, suburban sprawl in the Birmingham metro area, and inadequate cycling infrastructure on major corridors like Highway 280 and I-65 frontage roads.

Yes! Our biggest win was the approval of 15 miles of protected cycling lanes on the Highway 280 corridor in Birmingham, plus 8 additional infrastructure improvements across Montgomery and Mobile worth over $12 million in total investment.

Our Birmingham chapter meets the first Thursday of every month, Montgomery meets the second Tuesday, and Mobile meets the third Wednesday. All meetings are open to the public and we encourage concerned citizens to attend.

Upcoming Events in Alabama

NOV
6
MEETING

Birmingham Monthly Chapter Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST

Homewood Public Library

Homewood, AL

Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss ongoing Highway 280 protected lane implementation and plan our next city council presentation. All Birmingham-area residents welcome!

NOV
19
PRESENTATION

Montgomery City Council Presentation

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST

Montgomery City Hall

Montgomery, AL

AARBAA members will present data on cycling safety improvements and advocate for expanded protected lane network in downtown Montgomery. Public attendance strongly encouraged to show community support!

DEC
7
RALLY

Mobile Safety Awareness Rally

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

Bienville Square

Mobile, AL

Community rally to raise awareness about cyclist-motorist safety and the need for separated infrastructure along Mobile's waterfront corridors. Bring signs and invite friends!

Alabama Infrastructure Victories

INFRASTRUCTURE August 15, 2024

Highway 280 Protected Lanes Approved

After 8 months of persistent advocacy, detailed safety presentations, and collaboration with Birmingham city officials, AARBAA secured approval for 15 miles of physically protected cycling infrastructure along the Highway 280 corridor from downtown to Highway 459.

IMPACT:

15 miles of protected lanes, $8.2M investment, estimated 67% reduction in cyclist-vehicle conflicts

Birmingham
FUNDING June 22, 2024

Montgomery Downtown Bike Network Funding

Montgomery City Council approved AARBAA's comprehensive separated lane proposal for the entire downtown district, including protected infrastructure on Dexter Avenue, Commerce Street, and along the riverfront.

IMPACT:

8.5 miles of new protected lanes, $3.1M funding secured

Montgomery
LEGISLATION November 3, 2024

Alabama DOT Adopts AARBAA Guidelines

State transportation department officially adopted AARBAA's recommended standards for separated cycling infrastructure on all new state highway projects, marking a major policy victory.

IMPACT:

Statewide policy change affecting all future road construction

Statewide

+ 2 more victories in Alabama

Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing

CRITICAL PRIORITY ADVOCATING

I-65 Frontage Road Lacks Cycling Infrastructure

High-speed frontage roads along I-65 through Jefferson County force cyclists to share lanes with 55+ mph traffic without any protective barriers or dedicated space, creating extremely dangerous conditions.

Location:

I-65 corridor, Jefferson County

Affected Areas:

Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Install physically separated bike lanes with concrete barriers on all I-65 frontage roads, similar to successful implementations in other states

Last updated: 1/15/2025
HIGH PRIORITY IDENTIFIED

Mobile Bay Causeway Has No Protected Cycling Access

The Mobile Bay Causeway (US-98) provides the only direct route across the bay but offers zero protected infrastructure for cyclists, forcing dangerous sharing of narrow shoulders with high-speed traffic.

Location:

Mobile Bay Causeway (US-98)

Affected Areas:

Mobile, Daphne, Spanish Fort

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Dedicated protected bike path separated from vehicle lanes, potentially utilizing existing bridge structure with barriers

Last updated: 12/3/2024
HIGH PRIORITY APPROVED

Montgomery's Eastern Boulevard Mixing Zone

Eastern Boulevard serves as a major commuter corridor but lacks any separated cycling infrastructure, creating conflict zones where cyclists and vehicles compete for limited space during rush hour.

Location:

Eastern Boulevard, Montgomery

Affected Areas:

Montgomery

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Protected bike lanes with physical separation on both sides of Eastern Boulevard from I-85 to downtown

Last updated: 1/20/2025

Alabama Cycling Safety Statistics

Cycling Fatalities

12
in 2023
+15% from previous year

Infrastructure Miles

Protected 31.4 mi
Unprotected 127.8 mi
Planned 44.2 mi
Total: 203.4 miles

Funding Secured

$12100.0B
in 2024
For infrastructure improvements

Alabama Chapter Gallery

AARBAA Alabama members celebrate Highway 280 protected bike lane approval at Birmingham City Hall
VICTORY
Highway 280 Victory Celebration

Birmingham chapter members celebrate after city council approves 15 miles of protected cycling infrastructure

AARBAA Montgomery chapter monthly meeting with Robert Jenkins presenting safety data
EVENT
Montgomery Chapter Meeting

Chapter President Robert Jenkins presents cycling safety statistics at monthly member meeting

New protected bike path along Mobile Bay waterfront with physical barriers separating cyclists from traffic
INFRASTRUCTURE
Mobile Bay Waterfront Protected Path

Newly completed Mobile Bay waterfront bike path featuring physical separation from vehicle traffic

Protected bike lane construction on Birmingham's Highway 280 corridor with concrete barriers
INFRASTRUCTURE
Highway 280 Protected Lanes Under Construction

Construction crews install concrete-protected bike lanes on Birmingham's Highway 280

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