For more information, please contact
Andrew Krebbs, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor
andrew.krebbs@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3406
Hank Duncan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator,
Planning and Transportation
hank.duncan@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3529 Bloomington Named Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community for Third Time by League of American Bicyclists
Bloomington, Ind.– On May 31st of this year, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Bloomington to build better places for people to bike with a gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. BFC recognizes communities at five levels – diamond, platinum, gold, silver, and bronze (plus an honorable mention category), and Bloomington joins 506 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award recognizes Bloomington for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.“When we build an America where bicycling is truly safer and easier for everyone, we are strengthening our nation’s economic vibrance, environmental welfare, and mental and physical well-being. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate all of the new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities in our movement to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone,” said Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists.The League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America program sets the standard for how communities build and benchmark progress toward making biking better. Earlier this year, the League made major updates to add and integrate equity and accessibility into the program’s application and emphasize […]
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