Now you can earn official Bicycle Friendly Community or Bicycle Friendly Business designation from the League of American Bicyclists with help from Bike Walk Kentucky’s Campaign for a Bicycle Friendly Kentucky. Or if you already have a Bicycle Friendly designation, Bike Walk Kentucky can help you move up to the next level.
The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program provides a roadmap, hands-on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFA program is a tool to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people. Currently, Kentucky has two Bicycle Friendly Communities, nine Bicycle Friendly Businesses and four Bicycle Friendly Universities. Kentucky ranks 43rd in the country.
To get you started, a board member with extensive experience in this field will:
- Evaluate your community, university, or business
- Make recommendations and help develop a plan for your community, university, or business
- Provide templates and resources to complete the application
- Assist in completing the application
- Potentially assign another community or business to mentor you
To get the wheels turning, contact BWK board member Keith Lovan at keith.lovan@gmail.com.
This project is funded in part by donations made to Kentucky’s “Share the Road” specialty plate program administered by the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission.