Asheville on Bikes Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Avl unpaved: since 2021, asheville on bikes (aob) has coordinated with the pisgah area southern off road bicycling association (pasorba) and connect buncombe (cb) on the avl unpaved initiative, which supports investment in natural surface trails throughout the city of asheville (coa).in march 2022, aob received a grant from the buncombe county tourism development authority to construct three natural surface trails. Aob continues to work closely with the coa and nonprofit partners to advance the project. Following the impacts of hurricane helene in fall 2024, implementation was delayed. Trail construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025. Aob continues to coordinate through the avl unpaved alliance to fundraise and collaborate with coa staff for successful project completion.college/patton complete streets project: aob continues to advocate for the college/patton complete street project. The initial design was funded by aob and connect buncombe in 2021. Implementation was delayed in 2024 due to the impacts of hurricane helene. Throughout 2024, aob continued to support the project's advancement and worked with local partners to maintain its priority status.haywood road reconfiguration: in december 2022, ncdot released a public survey and hosted a community input session for the proposed haywood road resurfacing project (project #hl-0003). In 2024, aob published design recommendations and met with officials from the city of asheville, the North Carolina department of transportation, the west asheville business association, and the east west asheville neighborhood association. These meetings focused on developing street treatments to improve the safety and functionality of the corridor. Implementation of this project has been delayed.signature and community rides: aob continued its series of community rides in 2024, including the organization's signature events: spring out april 27, 2024 summer cycle august 24, 2024 pumpkin pedaller october 26, 2024each event attracted between 300 and 500 participants, depending on weather conditions. Signature rides offer three route options, feature a pop-up bike park, and highlight recently installed or proposed bicycle facilities.in addition, aob hosted ride your city events from november through december 2024 to support businesses in asheville's central business district following hurricane helene. These rides encouraged participants to visit and support local businesses by bike.aob also coordinated the ride of silence in may to honor individuals injured or killed in traffic crashes.strive week: as part of the land of sky regional council's annual strive week in may, aob hosted two events: the ride of silence and roll outta work. Ride of silence: an international event honoring those injured or killed due to vehicular violence. Aob designed the route, obtained permits, and promoted the event, which drew approximately 50 participants. Roll outta work: a community ride celebrating national ride to work day. Aob designed the routes, secured permits, and promoted the event, which also attracted roughly 50 riders.bike+ valet parking: aob continued its bike+ valet program, providing secure parking for bicycles and other light mobility devices including one-wheels, scooters, skateboards, and strollers at community events. This service encourages residents to attend events using active and sustainable transportation options.league of american bicyclists summit & lobby day: aob executive director mike sule attended the league of american bicyclists (lab) summit in Washington, d.c., from march 19-22, 2024. Sule participated in lobby day, meeting with representatives to advocate for continued investment in complete streets, trails, and greenways, and specifically for the passage of: sarah debbink langenkamp active transportation safety act (h.r. 1668 / s. 3964) this bill would make it easier for states and local governments to use highway safety improvement program (hsip) funds as a local match fo

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 37.3%; rating input score 37
• Program expense ratio: 40%; rating input score 40

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.8%; rating input score 52; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.17; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 37.7%; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 16.9% per year; rating input score 100; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 8.8% per year; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 14.6% per year; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings