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45 Universities Rise to the Challenge in the 2025 Bicycle Friendly University Awards

By Marlee Townsend | November 13, 2025

This fall, as campuses across the country buzz with the energy of a new academic year, the League of American Bicyclists is recognizing 45 colleges and universities that are making…

Celebrating 42 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities during Campus Sustainability Month

By Marlee Townsend | October 24, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — The League of American Bicyclists is proud to celebrate 42 institutes of higher education in this year’s round of Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) awards, with an additional…

The Platinum Standard: How Stanford, CSU, and UW Madison Achieved Top Marks as Bicycle Friendly Universities

By Marlee Townsend | October 7, 2024

When it comes to fostering a culture of cycling on campus, only a select few universities have achieved the highest award level of Platinum Bicycle Friendly University (BFU). In last…

39 New and Renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities in 2023

By Amelia Neptune | October 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC — Thirty-nine institutes of higher education were certified today in this year’s round of Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) awards, with an additional three institutions earning Honorable Mentions. This…

Webinar Replay: Encouraging And Measuring Bicycle Use In A Changing Landscape

By Raven Wells | December 22, 2022

Watch a replay of our webinar with the folks of Dero’s ZAP program for ideas on how to manage and grow your bike commuter program.

37 Schools Recognized As Bicycle Friendly Universities

By Raven Wells | November 9, 2022

Today, the League is proud to honor 37 institutes of higher education in its 2022 round of Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) awards.

Bicycle Friendly Universities Go Back To School

By Raven Wells | August 26, 2022

It’s back-to-school time! We asked a few Bicycle Friendly Universities what they do to promote and introduce bicycling to incoming students.

Greener Campuses Are Car-Free Campuses

By Amelia Neptune | August 4, 2022

Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFUs) are putting their commitment to sustainability into action by getting more people riding. Here are some of the ways they’re doing it.

How Georgetown Shifts the Focus from Driving to Biking On Campus

By Raven Wells | June 15, 2022

There is some easy low-hanging fruit for schools looking for fresh ways to support bicycling and help people embrace bicycling as the most sensible transportation option on campus.

Indiana University Bloomington At #BikeSummit22

By Raven Wells | April 13, 2022

At #BikeSummit22, Indiana University Bloomington, a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly University and home to the Little 500, presented its latest initiatives to increase bike commuting.