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Bicycle Friendly Community

NEW REPORT: BENCHMARKING BIKE NETWORKS

By Raven Wells | January 26, 2022

A new report from the League demonstrates the importance of bike infrastructure and bike networks. “Benchmarking Bike Networks” showcases five cities with increased ridership and safety through building bike lanes in connected networks.

The Story Behind a BFC: Ann Arbor, Michigan

By Raven Wells | January 12, 2022

Learn what got more people riding bikes in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and its newly earned Gold-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community.

55 Communities Transforming Bicycling This Fall

By Raven Wells | December 8, 2021

The League of American Bicyclists is proud to honor 55 places with a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award in its Fall 2021 round of awards.

Meet Our Bikes Count Winner: Part 2

By Raven Wells | October 7, 2021

In part two of our two-part series, read about how our friends at Eco-Counter delved into the bike data of our ‘Bikes Count’ data competition winner: City of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Where Should You Retire? MarketWatch Has Suggestions Including Bicycle Friendly Communities

By Raven Wells | September 29, 2021

Now those searching for bicycle-friendly places to settle down can use MarketWatch’s Where Should I Retire tool.

Meet Our Bikes Count Winner Part 1: Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance

By Raven Wells | September 22, 2021

In part one of a two-part series, read about how our friends at Eco-Counter delved into the bike data of our ‘Bikes Count’ data competition winner: Treasure Valley Cycling Alliance.

Updating what it takes to be a Bicycle Friendly Community

By Amelia Neptune | August 9, 2021

The Bicycle Friendly Community program is evolving—learn how.

The Story Behind a BFA: Bellingham, Washington

By Raven Wells | July 30, 2021

Bellingham, Washington’s upgrade to a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community followed years of infrastructure improvements for those who bike, walk and roll. Read how it was made possible through the Bellingham Transportation Fund.

League Honors 37 Places Pedaling Their Way to a Bicycle Friendly America

By Raven Wells | May 19, 2021

The League of American Bicyclists is proud to honor 37 places with a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Award in its Spring 2021 round.

Bikes Count: a data competition during bike month with Eco-Counter

By Amelia Neptune | May 3, 2021

Eco-Counter and The League are proud to announce the Bikes Count data competition during Bike Month.