AARBAA Alaska Chapter road safety advocacy

Alaska Chapter

142 Members Fighting for Safer Roads

Alaska Chapter Impact

142

Active Members

1

Local Chapter

3

Infrastructure Victories

AK

State Code

Chapter Leadership

Michael Richardson

Chapter President • Juneau

alaska@aarbaa.com

(907) 555-0198

Chapter Rating

4.7

Based on 71 member reviews

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

Voices from Alaska

Even in Anchorage, we need better infrastructure separation!

Linda K.

Anchorage, AK

Winter cycling without proper lanes is dangerous for everyone.

Tom R.

Fairbanks, AK

Latest from Alaska

FEATURED STORY

Anchorage Considers Year-Round Protected Bike Lanes

Alaska chapter pushes for winter-safe separated cycling infrastructure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact our chapter president Michael Richardson at alaska@aarbaa.com or call (907) 555-0198. You can also fill out the contact form on this page. Our Anchorage chapter welcomes members from across the state.

The AARBAA Alaska chapter advocates for year-round protected cycling infrastructure that can withstand harsh winter conditions. We work with the Alaska DOT and local municipalities to implement separated bike lanes with proper snow removal protocols.

We currently have 142 active members concentrated in Anchorage, with growing participation from Fairbanks and Juneau residents who understand the importance of safe cycling infrastructure in extreme climates.

Alaska requires specialized infrastructure designed for sub-zero temperatures, ice, and snow. Our advocacy focuses on heated bike lanes, proper snow removal, and winter-specific safety features that protect both cyclists and motorists year-round.

Yes! We've secured winter-safe protected lanes along Anchorage's coastal trail system and convinced the municipality to prioritize bike lane snow removal equal to roadway clearing - a first in the state.

Upcoming Events in Alaska

NOV
12
MEETING

Anchorage Monthly Chapter Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM AKST

Anchorage Public Library

Anchorage, AK

Monthly meeting to discuss winter cycling infrastructure priorities and plan our presentation to the Anchorage Assembly. Hot coffee provided!

DEC
14
COMMUNITY

Winter Cycling Safety Community Forum

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM AKST

Loussac Library Community Room

Anchorage, AK

Open community forum discussing winter cycling safety, infrastructure needs, and the importance of year-round protected bike lanes. Representatives from Alaska DOT will attend.

Alaska Infrastructure Victories

INFRASTRUCTURE October 12, 2024

Anchorage Coastal Trail Winter Protection

AARBAA successfully advocated for winter-hardened protected barriers along the 11-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, making it Alaska's first year-round separated cycling facility with dedicated snow removal.

IMPACT:

11 miles of winter-protected lanes, pioneering design for sub-arctic climates

Anchorage
LEGISLATION December 3, 2024

Snow Removal Priority Ordinance

Anchorage Assembly passed AARBAA-backed ordinance requiring protected bike lanes to receive snow removal priority equal to vehicle lanes, ensuring year-round usability.

IMPACT:

Policy change affecting all current and future bike infrastructure

Anchorage
INFRASTRUCTURE January 22, 2025

Glenn Highway Protected Lane Pilot

Alaska DOT approved a pilot program for protected cycling lanes on the Glenn Highway corridor into Anchorage, featuring innovative heated snow-melting systems.

IMPACT:

5 miles of heated protected lanes, first of their kind in Alaska

Anchorage to Eagle River

Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing

CRITICAL PRIORITY ADVOCATING

Seward Highway Lacks Any Cycling Protection

The scenic Seward Highway (AK-1) is heavily used by cyclists during summer but offers zero protected infrastructure, forcing cyclists to share narrow shoulders with RVs and tourist traffic at highway speeds.

Location:

Seward Highway (AK-1)

Affected Areas:

Anchorage, Seward, Girdwood

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Seasonal protected bike path separated from vehicle lanes along the entire 127-mile scenic corridor

Last updated: 1/10/2025
HIGH PRIORITY IDENTIFIED

Fairbanks Winter Bike Lane Maintenance Gap

Fairbanks has some bike lanes but they're not cleared in winter, making them unusable 8 months of the year and creating dangerous obstacles when snow is pushed into them from adjacent roads.

Location:

Fairbanks downtown area

Affected Areas:

Fairbanks

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Implement year-round maintenance protocol with priority snow removal and winter surface treatments

Last updated: 11/18/2024

Alaska Cycling Safety Statistics

Cycling Fatalities

3
in 2023
-25% from previous year

Infrastructure Miles

Protected 18.7 mi
Unprotected 42.3 mi
Planned 27.5 mi
Total: 88.5 miles

Funding Secured

$4200.0B
in 2024
For infrastructure improvements

Alaska Chapter Gallery

Snow-cleared protected bike path along Anchorage's Tony Knowles Coastal Trail with winter barriers
INFRASTRUCTURE
Winter-Ready Coastal Trail

Alaska's first year-round protected bike trail with dedicated winter maintenance

AARBAA Alaska chapter meeting in Anchorage with winter cycling gear displayed
EVENT
Anchorage Chapter Meeting

Members discuss year-round cycling infrastructure needs at monthly meeting

Construction of heated protected bike lane on Glenn Highway with snow-melting system
INFRASTRUCTURE
Glenn Highway Heated Lanes Construction

Innovative heated protected bike lanes being installed on Glenn Highway

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