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Bicycle Friendly University
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November 6, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
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... -
November 5, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
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. -
November 5, 2015by Carolyn Szczepanski
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... -
July 28, 2015by Liz Murphy
At Dickinson College, located in rural central Pennsylvania, farming is nothing new. The campus farm is a fifty-acre, USDA-certified organic farm, which serves as a “living laboratory” for students. How do bikes fit in the mix? We spoke with Lindsey Lyons, assistant director of the college’s Center for Sustainability Education, to learn more about the Silver-level Bicycle Friendly University’s... -
February 13, 2015by Liz Murphy
Convincing college students to spend money can sometimes be a losing battle. Not so for Grace Kyung, however. Kyung, a graduate student studying urban planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, successfully lead a campaign on campus to institute a $1 semesterly fee for bicycle programs and infrastructure. She'll be talking more about her Big Idea at the 2015 National Bike Summit...
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October 27, 2014by Liz Murphy
At the University of Vermont, the word "BUG" has a whole new meaning. Last week, we announced our latest round of Bicycle Friendly Universities, including the University of Vermont, a new Silver-level BFU. Vermont advanced from Bronze this round, and the program now has 100 BFUs in 37 states and Washington, D.C. -
October 23, 2014by Liz Murphy
Access and safety are top priorities for the institute in promoting cycling. Infrastructure around the MIT campus supports safe cycling for MIT and its neighbors through the integration of a cycle track and bike lanes that connect with the surrounding Cambridge community. There are eight bicycle fix‐it stations around campus that ensure quick access to tools for commuters and cyclists on the go.... -
October 21, 2014by Liz Murphy
Today, on Campus Sustainability Day, the League of American Bicyclists announced 33 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities (BFU) in 20 states. With this new round, 9 of the to 10 colleges and universities in the country, according to the 2014 U.S. News & World Report ranking, are Bicycle Friendly Universities. These institutions join a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities... -
February 14, 2014by Amelia Neptune
Great things are happening for bicycles on college campuses across the country. According to a new study released by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, colleges and universities are working to reduce driving on campuses by promoting biking, walking, transit, car sharing, and even online distance learning as alternatives to personal vehicles. -
December 6, 2013by Liz Murphy
Yesterday we welcomed Steve Clark to staff, and today we are introducing Amelia Neptune, our new Bicycle Friendly America Program Specialist. We're excited to welcome Amelia to staff! She'll be managing the Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs.
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