Bicycle Friendly Community

Arvada, CO | Bronze Level

Community Highlights: Arvada has an impressive bicycle network consisting of 74 miles of bike lanes, 75 miles of shared use paths and an extensive designated bike route system. There is also a BMX park and ten miles of natural surface trails open to mountain bikers for recreational cycling. The city reports that the BFC designation has helped staff look at the bigger picture when designing facilities with cyclists in mind. 

Most Compelling Community Statistic: Ridership has increased by 20 percent since Arvada has closed missing gaps on road/trail networks and provided updated maps in print and on the internet.