BICYCLE FRIENDLY AMERICA - League of American Bicyclists

BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Since: 2004 Popula�on: 38,889 Square Miles: 10.6
Contact Informa�on: Nicole Losch 802.865.5833
nlosch@ci.Burlington.vt.us
CALISTOGA, CALIFORNIA
Since: 2009 Popula�on: 5,300 Square Miles: 2.5
Contact Informa�on: Erik Lundquist 225.389.3144
elundquist@ci.calistoga.ca.us
NEW
Community Highlights: Calistoga is commited to promoting
bicycling as an alterna�ve means of transporta�on and a great
recrea�onal pas�me. Every school in the district par�cipates in
the Safe Routes to School program. The Calistoga Elementary School
provides a bi-annual safety program culmina�ng in the bicycle rodeo.
Most Significant Recent Accomplishment: Calistoga increased its
Bicycle Advisory Commi�ee membership to 5 members, who have
assisted in the prepara�on of a comprehensive City Bike Map and
have advocated for several grants and infrastructure projects. In
2007, the City adopted its current Bicycle Transporta�on Plan (BTP).
Since then the City has created an employee bicycle incen�ve
program, installed bicycle parking facili�es, developed a Class I bike
path segment, developed a bicycle map and supported the County’s
efforts to conduct a Coutywide Greenway Feasibility Study.
For more info: www.bikeleague.org
BFC
BRONZE
According to the U.S.
Census, the bicycle
commuter mode-share
is 2.7 percent, six times
the national average.
Community Highlights: Burlington’s Way to Go! Campaign and the
BikeSmart safety program in elementary schools make Burlington
a welcoming city for cycling. In the last few years, two important
city plans were adopted to ensure a be�er bicycling environment.
The Bicycle Parking Ordinance required short and long-term bike
parking and commuter facili�es, such as lockers and showers, be installed
with applicable development projects. Second, the comprehensive
mul�-modal Transporta�on Plan was adopted by the Public
Works Commission.
Posi�ve Outcome from Receiving a BFC Designa�on: The BFC
designa�on highlighted the improvements that are s�ll needed for
Burlington to progress from Bronze to Silver BFC status.
BFC
BRONZE
CARMEL, INDIANA
Since: 2006 Popula�on: 70,000 Square Miles: 17.8
Contact Informa�on: David Li�lejohn 317.571.2417
dli�lejohn@carmel.in.gov
CARRBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Since: 2004 Popula�on: 18,162 Square Miles: 5.5
Contact Informa�on: Adena Messinger 919.918.7329
amessinger@townofcarrboro.org
BFC
BRONZE
Community Highlights: Carmel commits to bicycling with resource
alloca�on and full support from local leaders and ci�zens. The
Monon Greenway is a powerful tool, and the community has built
on its momentum to expand the community’s bicycling infrastructure.
The Cool Creek North Trail, Carmel Drive Bridge and bike lanes
are part of the latest road project bond issues. The investment is
paying off – Bike to Work Day a�endence has grown by 500 percent
in four years.
Most Significant Recent Accomplishment: Carmel implemented a
new 100 mile bike rou�ng system called the Carmel Access Bikeway
(CAB) that provides 10 �mes more miles of routes than the previous
network. The City started bikecarmel.com for local biking info.
BFC
BRONZE
“The BFC designation means that Carrboro has shown
a commitment to alternative transportation and provides
a path for us to be able to increase that commitment.
It gives Carrboro a clear blueprint to help
continue to work for transportation options other than
motor vehicles.” - Charlie Hileman, Chair, Carrboro
Transportation Advisory Board
Community Highlights: Carrboro installed its first bike lane in 1980.
Today, it boasts three miles of off-road trails and 26 miles of onroad
bicycle facili�es over 6.3 square miles.
Most Significant Recent Accomplishment: In March 2009, the
Town adopted its Comprehensive Bicycle Transporta�on Plan,
based on the Five E’s of the BFC program.
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