Conservation Council (P.O. Box 37564, Raleigh 27627; 919/851-5870): A coalition of groups and individuals which monitors and lobbies for legislation at the General Assembly and U.S. Congress. Cooperates with N.C. administrative agencies, boards, and commissions. Works on a number of issues including transportation.
Kokopelli Council (c/o Patrick Clark, P.O. Box 8186, Asheville 28814; 704/683-4844): Promotes and explores self-propelled lifestyles. Conducts public events such as concerts and bike rides, gives presentations to local groups, and holds monthly meetings. Publishes Kokopelli Notes, a quarterly magazine which focuses on biking and walking as well as other forms of sustainable transportation. Each issue looks at a different aspect of how transportation affects our lives and impacts the earth and includes practical information (safety, equipment, etc.), essays, and news.
People's Alliance (P.O. Box 3053, Durham 27715-3053; 919/682-7777): Conducts public education, lobbying, community organizing, and research on transportation and other topics. Focuses on the Durham area but at times works on statewide issues. Publishes the monthly People's Alliance Newsletter.
N.C. Rail - Trails (c/o Al Capehart, 703 Ninth St., Ste. 124, Durham 27705; 919/493-6394): Works to retain future transportation options while also creating a system of linear greenways for conservation, recreation, and public paths. Monitors the state rail system and pursues corridor protection as railroads abandon lines. Extends information, speakers, project counsel, and technical support to local rail-trail initiatives throughout N.C. Publishes the quarterly newsletter Little Toot.
Sierra Club - N.C. Chapter Bob Wasson, Transportation Issues Chair (534 E. Jones St., Raleigh 27601; 919/821-7666)
Triangle Rails to Trails Conservancy (703 Ninth St., Ste. 123, Durham 27705): Works to preserve local abandoned railroad corridors for future transportation and other interim uses in the Triangle J Council of Governments Service area (Durham, Orange, Wake, Chatham, Johnson, and Lee counties).