Spin City 2009 effort earns national award!
Alexandria named "Bicycle Friendly Community" by the League of American Bicyclists
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The City of Alexandria has been encouraging more bicycle use for transportation and recreation as part of its City Council-approved "Spin City 2009" action plan to earn "Bicycle-Friendly Community" status from the League of American Bicyclists.
"Bicycle-Friendly communities are recognized as places with a high quality of life," said Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille. "The Spin City initiative will augment and enhance the existing
Community Pathways program and help us provide an integrated, multi-modal transportation system for the benefit and enjoyment of all our citizens."
"Increased bicycling brings reduced traffic demand, improved air quality, and greater physical fitness," said Richard Baier, Director of the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services. "We are making this commitment because we want to be recognized as a municipality that supports active modes of transportation."
ince 2006, the City of Alexandria and its community partners have focused on bicycling-related engineering, education, encouragement, and enforcement. Click here to see our 2008 YEAR in REVIEW. The goal of Spin City 2009 was to have Alexandria recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists in 2009. The accreditation-style program recognizes municipalities that provide safe accommodations for cycling and encourage residents to ride for transportation and recreation. The League of American Bicyclists awards the recognition at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Arlington County, Va is a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community. Washington, D.C. is a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community. Gold award winners include Seattle and San Francisco, CA. Davis, Ca. is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community.
A Bicycle Friendly Community provides:
a safe, comfortable, and connected physical environment for bicycling
education programs to promote a "Share the Road" ethic
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
Visit the League of American Bicyclists for more information about Bicycle Friendly Communities.
