Partnership Simplifies Access to “Share the Road” License Plate
Take your love for the bicycling movement to the road: put a specialty license plate on your motor vehicle to remind other drivers to do the right thing by sharing the road. Your purchase of the plate helps to fund two non-profit organizations focused on making Florida more bike-friendly.
For more than two decades, the Florida Bicycle Association and Bike Florida have devoted their efforts to transforming the Sunshine State into a place where residents and vacationers can pedal with confidence, whether they are cycling to work, school, a park, or the beach, or simply enjoying the scenic wonders of the Sunshine State. The two non-profits pursue their missions through a blend of education, technical support, safety training, advocacy, and informational tours.
Now, the organizations are bolstering their ongoing partnership to streamline the process for bicycle enthusiasts and advocates to acquire the specialty license plate, “Share the Road.” This plate not only allows supporters to visibly demonstrate their commitment to safer streets for everyone but also contributes to funding educational programs undertaken by Florida Bicycle and Bike Florida. The plate first became available in 2000; presently, there are over 10,000 “Share the Road” license plates on motor vehicles across the state.
Recognizing that the previous method of obtaining the plate was somewhat cumbersome, the process has been revamped and is now user-friendly through the ShareTheRoad.org website. Funds generated from the plates bolster various safety initiatives, statewide educational programs, and the promotion of the numerous benefits associated with bicycling.
Florida Bicycle Association Executive Director, Kelly Morphy, (on left) and Bike Florida Executive Director, Lisa Lake, promote the Share the Road campaign together at the Florida Bicycle Association Annual Meeting on October 14.
“The enduring partnership between Bike Florida and Florida Bicycle Association stands as a testament to what can be accomplished when organizations unite for the betterment of Florida’s cycling conditions and cycling community,” said Lisa Lake, Executive Director of Bike Florida. “We both strive to enhance cycling safety and inclusivity throughout the state through educational programs, events, and community outreach, and the specialty license plate helps us do that.”
In making the acquisition of the “Share the Road” license plate more accessible, the groups aim to enable a broader audience of bike enthusiasts to show their support and augment the funds available for critical educational and safety initiatives. Biking enthusiasts and advocates looking to champion the cause of safe cycling in Florida are encouraged to obtain the “Share the Road” license plate; doing so is now simpler than ever.