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BUREAU OF ROAD FAIRNESS — OFFICE OF PUBLIC AWARENESS

BUREAU OF ROAD FAIRNESS — INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO:
ALL MOTORISTS
FROM:
AARBAA LEADERSHIP TEAM
FILED BY:
Registrar, Office of Membership Records
DATE:
DECEMBER 10, 2024
RE:
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE: AARBAA REACHES 15,000 MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE: AARBAA Reaches 15,000 Members

AARBAA members gather to celebrate reaching 15,000 strong
FIG. 1 — AARBAA MEMBERS GATHER TO CELEBRATE REACHING 15,000 STRONG. SOURCE: FIELD CAMERA STILL — QUALITY DEGRADED.

MEMBERSHIP MEMORANDUM — On the registration of the 15,000th member.

The Office of Membership Records reports that AARBAA has passed 15,000 registered members, a 300% increase over the preceding twelve months. The record reflects sustained demand for rider accountability and road-safety reform.

MEMBERSHIP OF RECORD: 15,000

The Growth Record

What began as a small group of residents in Denver now operates as a national organization. AARBAA chapters are active in 47 states, with new chapters registering weekly. The Office attributes the growth to demand across the general motoring public for balanced road-safety policy.

Registration Timeline

DATEMILESTONEPROCEEDINGS
JANUARY 2023Founded12 founding members convene in a Denver garage
MARCH 2023500 MembersFirst documented road-conduct incident circulates widely
JULY 20232,500 MembersNational media coverage begins
NOVEMBER 20235,000 MembersFirst local bike-lane restriction enacted
APRIL 202410,000 MembersAARBAA recognized as a registered advocacy organization
DECEMBER 202415,000 MembersFastest-registering road-safety organization on record

Membership Composition

BY PROFESSIONSHAREBY REGIONSHARE
Working Commuters42%West Coast31%
Parents & Caregivers28%Mountain States24%
Commercial Drivers15%Midwest20%
Law Enforcement8%Northeast15%
Other7%South10%

Statements Entered by Members

“AARBAA gave me a channel to file. For years I was frustrated by riders disregarding traffic statute and had no venue for it. Now I am part of an organization with one.”

— Jennifer K., Phoenix, AZ

“As a commercial driver I encounter rider conduct daily. AARBAA’s advocacy for a rider liability-insurance requirement has direct bearing on my livelihood.”

— Mike T., Chicago, IL

“The record on road safety had long reflected one side. AARBAA has entered the other.”

— David L., Portland, OR

Impact to Date

FIGUREMEASURE
23Jurisdictions with AARBAA-influenced rider regulation
$2.3MRaised for road-safety advocacy
156Media appearances nationwide
47States with active chapters

Next on the Docket

With 15,000 members registered, the Office anticipates expanded activity in 2025:

  • Federal Legislation: advance the Cyclist Accountability Act at the national level
  • Insurance Reform: develop rider liability-insurance offerings with carriers
  • Public Education: launch the “Share Responsibly” advisory program
  • Legal Support: establish a fund for motorists contesting attribution in rider-involved incidents
  • Reporting Tools: develop an application for real-time conduct reporting

Register

Assist the Office in reaching 25,000 registered members in 2025. File on Form AAR-101 · Contact a chapter

Acknowledgment

The Office enters its acknowledgment of founding members, chapter coordinators, volunteers, and every registered member on the roll. The record reflects your contribution.

The Office records the milestone and continues the count.

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