Bicycle Friendly Community

Carmel, IN | Bronze Level

Community Highlights: Carmel has demonstrated a commitment to bicycling with resource allocation and full support from local leaders and citizens. The Monon Greenway is a powerful tool, and the community has built on its momentum to expand the community’s bicycling infrastructure. They have ncluded the Cool Creek North Trail, Carmel Drive Bridge and bike lanes as part of the latest road project bond issue. The investment is paying off – Bike to Work Day attendence has grown by 500 percent in four years.

Best Result of Designation: Bicycle safety and accessibility have become a priority to the city’s staff, decision makers and general public. With bicycle friendliness in mind, the Carmel City Council approved a 100 mile bike route plan to provide better bicycle accessibility and opportunities.