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Bicycle Friendly CommunityAbout the BFC Program The Bicycle Friendly Community Program (BFC) provides a roadmap to improve conditions for bicycling in your community and offers national recognition for communities that actively support bicycling. A Bicycle Friendly Community welcomes cyclists by providing safe accommodation for cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation. View an overview presentation of the program. Benefits Encouraging bicycling is a simple way towards improving public health. With more people bicycling, communities experience reduced traffic demands, improved air quality and greater physical fitness. In addition, Bicycle Friendly Communities are places with a high quality of life, where people want to live, work, and visit. Building such a community can translate into a more connected, physically active, and environmentally sustainable community that enjoys increased property values, business growth, increased tourism, and more transportation choices for citizens.
How to Apply or Renew your ApplicationTo be included in the next review cycle and possibly join those communities earning the award, submit the Bicycle Friendly Community application by July 16, 2013. There are two application deadlines per year, one in February and the other in July. Renewals are due every four years after a community is designated so that the League of American Bicyclists can continue to recognize your progress. Please note that award levels may change after each application. Award DeterminationA judging panel of national bicycle experts reviews and scores the application and consults with local cyclists in your community. The League of American Bicyclists awards Bicycle Friendly Community designations at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond level and acknowledges communities that are close to becoming bicycle friendly, but still have some room to grow, with an Honorable Mention. The names of the communities that do not achieve an award or an Honorable Mention will not be publicized. Feedback ReportEvery applicant will receive detailed feedback on how to improve the community for cycling within four months after the submission deadline. National Advisory GroupThe BFA National Advisory Group provides guidance on BFC program development and priorities. Members include: Jennifer Toole, Toole Design Group
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