Mayor Says BFC Program "Critically Important"
As the Bicycle Friendly Community program develops and grows, feedback is pouring in from designated communities that have seen benefits far beyond bicycling. Mayor Richard Howorth of Oxford, Miss. recently wrote this to the League: “I can not overstate how critically important the designation has been to us in Oxford, Miss. The rigorous application process provided a structure that required our Pathway Commission and the Board of Aldermen to intensify our planning efforts—greatly enhancing our knowledge of countless aspects of making our city a better, safer place for bicycling and strengthening our ability to execute those plans. I must add that having been turned down for designation in a previous application only made us work harder! Receiving the designation validated our work, and has inspired us to expand our efforts. It also has been a tremendous public relations tool that, among our citizens, has built awareness and confidence. Finally, it is a source of pride to a community that prides itself in many ways, and this is something that is exciting and fresh. Thank you so very much for what you are doing to help America’s communities be better places for all citizens, and, again, for what you have done for us.”
Source: League of American Bicyclists
Video: Bike Commuting makes CBS National News
The CBS Sunday morning news aired a great story about more Americans choosing the bicycle as a practical and economical form of transportation. San Francisco is named as one of the better biking cities and they visit our neighbor, Portland, and include great coverage of Portland's green bike boxes along with their inspiring Mayor-elect, Sam Adams. See the coverage at www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/27/sunday/main4297624.shtml
Source; SF Bike Coalition
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