Irvine, Calif. – August 14, 2025 – The American Bicycling Education Association (ABEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Black to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. A former e-bike store owner, she brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to promoting safe and responsible e-biking to the organization.
Black is the visionary behind the Bellemont Project, which provides comprehensive strategic planning focused on enhancing e-bike safety in communities across the nation. Her dedication to innovative and proactive approaches tosolving e-bike safety challenges has made her a leader in the field. The Bellemont Project's Incline Program, which is being piloted in Marin County this fall, is set to deliver an innovative behavior-management initiative that will empowerlocal leaders to increase the efficacy of their diversion programs serving teens cited for misconduct on e-bikes. The program will also help current e-bike safety courses offered in schools to motivate proper riding conduct on e-bikes.
"I am honored to join the Board of Directors for the ABEA," Black said. "I look forward to working with this esteemed organization to further our shared mission of empowering bicyclists and promoting a civil and cooperative environment for all who use our transportation network," she said. "The ABEA stands above the rest in that the courses and resources they provide are designed and implemented by veteran professionals."
Black's appointment comes as ABEA continues to expand its educational programs and resources, including the groundbreaking CyclingSavvy® course. This signature program created by ABEA teaches people how to make bicycling safe, enjoyable, and truly useful, with a special focus on e-bike safety for teens. A new Spanish-language version recently launched online.
"We are thrilled to welcome Beth to our Board," said Michael Burns, President of ABEA. "Her innovative approach to e-bike safety management and dedication to community engagement will be invaluable as we continue to grow our organization, which provides industry-leading programs that cyclists need, transportation professionals rely on, and our communities deserve."
For more information about the American Bicycling Education Association and its programs, visit abea.bike.
About ABEA:
The American Bicycling Education Association was incorporated in 2014 as a tax-exempt corporation under Section501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ABEA is dedicated to supporting successful bicycling with its programs and resources for the general public, traffic engineers, transportation professionals, law enforcement, and educators. Our signature CyclingSavvy program presents the nation's premier online and in-person education for safe cycling. We believe our communities are more livable when we promote a civil and cooperative environment for all who use our transportation network.
About the Bellemont Project:
The Bellemont Project is a pioneering social enterprise dedicated to enhancing the promise of micro- mobility by way ofa six-point plan that promotes improved e-bike safety in communities across the nation. Through innovative initiatives like the Incline Program, the project aims to educate and empower young riders, ensuring safer and more livable communities. By collaborating with civic leaders and leveraging cutting-edge educational resources, the Bellemont Project is transforming urban environments into safer, more responsible spaces for all.
