League Names Chico a Bicycle-Friendly Community

Yeah for Chico! Not only were we 1997 Bicycling Magazine's #1 Best Bike Town, but now The League of American Bicyclists is recognizing Chico, California with its prestigious Bicycle Friendly Community designation. We received the bronze-level award and are only the 8th community in all of California to receive an award from The League of American Bicyclists.

The League's BFC reviewers were impressed that Chico boasts a 5.2% bicycle mode share, one of the highest levels in the country, and about five times the national average. The League staff and reviewers consider several factors before granting a community BFC status, including:

• The physical environment for bicycling -- on-street facilities, trails, parking etc.
• Education programs to promote a "share the road" ethic among bicyclists and drivers
• Promotional initiatives to persuade people to ride or ride more often
• Enforcement of traffic laws for both motorists and bicyclists
• Future plans and evaluation techniques to improve conditions further

So, check out the linked article above to read the entire report or go out and ride your bike instead!