The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition promotes bicycling for transportation and recreation and works to educate the community about bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling, including good health and protecting the environment.By 2019, bicycling is an everyday, mainstream activity in communities across Sonoma County. Bicycling is recognized, accommodated and funded as a legitimate and essential mode of transportation. Sonoma County residents embrace a healthy and active lifestyle that includes safe and convenient active-transportation options. As a result, Sonoma County communities enjoy lower health-care costs, a cleaner environment and more transportation choices. Sonoma County is a national model for innovative bicycle-friendly transportation facilities and programs.