As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like
“We are inspired when we see places like
The BFC program is transforming the way communities evaluate their quality of life, sustainability and transportation networks, while allowing them to benchmark their progress toward improving their bicycle-friendliness. With this impressive round, there are now 259 BFCs in 47 states across
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These roads will feature cycle track bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, and shared lane markings. Both cycle tracks and buffered bike lanes improve the separation of people in cars and people on bikes, similar to the existing cycle track on the southern river crossing. The Bend Police Department will continue bike safety education and enforcement through the Bike Diversion Program, and the city’s Engineering Infrastructure Planning Department is working with the community to identify bike facility needs and priorities as well as implement safety enhancements throughout the community. The BFC process is rigorous and the bar is raised with each application. By measuring our progress we are able to evaluate areas in need of improvement,” states Robin Lewis, PE, City of
The BFC program provides a roadmap to building a Bicycle Friendly Community and the application itself has become a rigorous and an educational tool in itself. Since its inception, more than 500 distinct communities have applied and the five levels of the award – diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze – provide a clear incentive for communities to continuously improve.
To apply or learn more about the free BFC program, visit bikeleague.org/community.
About the Bicycle Friendly
The Bicycle Friendly Community,
The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly
