The League of American Bicyclists recognizes organisations that are making biking better as Bicycle Friendly Businesses.
In a time where more people across the USA are making their way back outside and into local businesses, the League of American Bicyclists has honoured 33 businesses with a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) Award in its spring 2021 round with an additional six businesses earning Honorable Mentions.
‘These 33 new and renewing awardees join a total of 1,425 businesses across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. working to create safer streets and better bicycling for everyone.’
“As the country begins to open up schools, stores, restaurants, office spaces and entertainment venues, people are eager to get back to physically going there,” said Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists.
“We have an opportunity to help keep the bike boom going by making sure that people can safely and conveniently get to where they need to go on two wheels.
“Through the pandemic, biking has been a popular way for people to stay active while social distancing and for essential workers to commute; now businesses and communities can keep making biking a real option for people and develop activity-friendly routes to everyday destinations.
“The Bicycle Friendly Business award recognizes the grassroots efforts of employers and organizations across the country working with and for their community to make biking better.”
‘In this round of awardees, 22 first-time applicants reflect the number of new businesses rising to join the movement working together to build back and build up their communities through bicycling. This past year has shown the resilience of biking and the urgency of ensuring bicycling as a transportation and recreation option for all. In 2021, businesses are incorporating ways to continue welcoming bike culture and they aren’t doing it alone.’
The next deadline to apply for Bicycle Friendly Business recognition is approaching on June 10, 2021.
