Bicycle Friendly Community

Salem, OR | Bronze Level

Community Highlights: Centered in a regional hotbed of bike-friendly communities and states, Salem is quickly coming into their own. Through the efforts of a local chapter of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Bike Commute Challenge and the Salem Bicycle Club’s 1,500 rider strong Monster Cookie Ride, the community continues to grow. Additionally, 60 percent of arterial roadways accommodate cyclists through bike lanes or paved shoulders. Salem also has introduced a Smart Commuter Program, bicycle detection zones at all video detection intersections and a minimum one percent fuel tax for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Other efforts include art bike racks downtown and bike racks on all city busses. A Bicycle Safety Education curriculum has recently been implemented in four city schools. 

Best Result of Designation: The BFC designation has increased community acknowledgment and awareness of bicycling in Salem. The city now works together to improve bicycling.