Bicycle Friendly Community

Burlington, VT | Bronze Level

Community Highlights: Burlington’s commitment to bicycling has contributed to a two percent bicycle mode share; along with its Way to Go! Campaign, encouraging transportation alternatives, and the BikeSmart safety program in elementary schools. In 2007 two important city plans were adopted to ensure a better bicycling environment. First, the first Bicycle Parking Ordinance required short and long-term bike parking and commuter facilities, such as lockers and showers, be installed with applicable development projects. Second, the comprehensive multi-modal Transportation Plan was adopted by the Public Works Commission.

Best Result of Designation: The BFC designation highlighted improvements that are still needed and that are recommended by the BFC committee in order for Burlington to progress to a Silver Award. The community and decision-makers can see that specific, targeted investments will result in significant, recognizable improvements to their transportation system.