Bicycle Friendly Community

Gainesville, FL | Silver Level

Community Highlights: An impressive percentage of Gainesville residents commute to work by bike – 5.25 percent. With so many cyclists on Gainesville’s streets, bicyclist and motorist education are critical. The city’s police department works with the community and the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board to address traffic enforcement in targeted areas related to bicycle hazards and Share the Road issues. Gainesville has a Safe Routes to School program to improve safety and encourages children to bicycle and walk to school. The Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program works in association with the local Community Traffic Safety Team on meeting with the county's school principals to strengthen current efforts. The University of Florida Police Department has a bicycle safety school, with classes offered for those who receive tickets for bicycle violations on campus.

Most Significant Recent Accomplishment: Aside from recently adding new paved trails to the area recently, Gainesville finally overcame a ten year negotiation gridlock and was able to successfully coordinate a land allocation from CSX railroad company.