Bicycle-friendly (original) (raw)

"Bicycle-friendly" is a descriptive term that describes policies, places and practices which make it easier for people to ride bicycles.

Some examples could be:

• bike lanes
• bike paths and rail trails
• wide outside lanes to reduce friction between cyclists and other road users
• efforts to educate cyclists and motorists
• enforcement of existing laws recognizing cyclist's rights and protecting cyclists from harassment
• bike racks on transit vehicles (which allow for longer distance trips)
• bike lockers or other accommodations for secure bicycle storage at airports, public buildings and other important destinations
• bike sharing programs (such as the white bikes program in Amsterdam)
• educational programs to reduce the number door prizes such as advertizing campaigns, and stickers placed in public vehicles such as taxis in Toronto
• measures to reduce ground level ozone, smog and other forms of air pollution which clogs cyclists' and pedestrians' lungs

The League of American Bicyclists evaluates communities for "Bicycle Friendliness", and official designates communites at Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels.

External links

• Austin Texas - "Yellow Bike" program