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Bikes for New Mainers
The seaside city of Portland, Maine has become home to thousands of immigrants from all over the world. Many come to the United States on temporary visas and then seek asylum — with some asylum seekers living in shelters, and most scraping by on very little money. Two years ago, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine began receiving requests to donate bikes left over from its annual swap to asylum seekers and other so-called “New Mainers.”
Read MoreTop of the Class: Portland State University
Last week, the League announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly University awards, including the rise of Portland State University to the small but esteemed ranks of Platinum level BFUs. In this post, Clint Culpepper highlights how the campus not only inspires new riders, but keeps students cycling long-term.
Read MoreGearing up to Gold: University of Wisconsin- Madison
Last week, the League announced its latest round of Bicycle Friendly University awards, including the rise of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from Silver to Gold designation. In this post, Chuck Strawser shares some of the most notable developments on campus, including more parking spaces for bikes than cars!
Read MoreBuilding up to Bronze: University of Tulsa
Last week, the League released its latest round up Bicycle Friendly University awards. The University of Tulsa was among the record-breaking class of applicants and achieved a Bronze designation. In this blog, Lauren Wagner explores how the past 10 years have set the stage for TU to become a BFU, including the creation of the TU Rider Network.
Read MorePlatinum all the Way: Stanford University
In the latest round of Bicycle Friendly University awards announced this week, several top-performing schools rose to Platinum — the highest designation in the BFU program. Since the program began, only one university has been Platinum from the start: Stanford University. In this post, Ariadne Delon Scott shares how Stanford has stayed at the top of the podium — and, not only renewed its designation, but has continued to raise the bar on bicycle-friendliness.
Read MoreTop of the Class: Colorado State University
In the latest round of Bicycle Friendly University awards announced this week, several top-performing schools rose to Platinum — the highest designation in the BFU program. We asked them to share some of their notable developments and top lessons learned in getting more students and faculty on bikes. In this post, Aaron Fodge sheds light on how Colorado State University made the leap from Silver to Platinum (leaping over Gold) in just four years.
Read MoreUniversity Students Build Their Own Bike Share
Rather than hiring a consultant or looking to outside vendors, Iowa State University brought together dozens of students in a number of different disciplines to conceive, design and build a bike share system of their very own — from scratch. Mark Kargol shares the evolving story of Cybike.
Read MoreBicycle Friendly University Program Graduates to New Heights
For college students, higher education can set the trajectory for a lifetime — and not just for successful careers. Just four years ago, the League of American Bicyclists awarded its freshman round of Bicycle Friendly University℠ designations, recognizing campuses that are making bicycling an integral part of the college experience. Today, the BFU program graduated to a new level, announcing a record-breaking number of top-performing colleges and celebrating the largest pool of applicants ever.
Read MoreResponse to the Open Letter from the Board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the League of American Bicyclists, I thank each person who signed the Open Letter to the Board. As a Board that is proud of its diverse makeup, we appreciate the thoughtful feedback and look forward to continuing the conversation about the recommendations in the letter and the Equity Initiative.
Read MoreLeague welcomes Alex Doty as new executive director
On behalf of the board of directors and our 20,000 dues-paying members, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Doty as the new executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.
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