The League of American Bicyclists has named Eastern Placer County, including North Lake Tahoe, as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community, recognizing the ongoing investments being made to make bicycling safer and more convenient around the region.

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Eastern Placer County Named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

A Welcomed Designation for Cycling Enthusiasts Visiting North Lake Tahoe

Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2013 – As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like North Lake Tahoe, are embracing the environmental, financial and quality of life benefits that come with a population that likes to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) and Eastern Placer County has been named a Bronze Level BFC.

“We are inspired when we see places like Eastern Placer County, touching the shores of North Lake Tahoe, making bicycling safer and more convenient,” said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. “We know that investment will be returned many times over in the health, environmental, transportation, and quality of life benefits of a thriving, attractive community.”

The BFC program is transforming the way communities evaluate their quality of life, sustainability and transportation networks, while allowing them to benchmark their progress toward improving their bicycle-friendliness. With this impressive round, there are now 259 BFCs in 47 states across America. The Bronze BFC award recognizes Eastern Placer County’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies.

“Our work on major sections of Class A Bike Trails throughout our region such as the Lakeside Trail strongly contributed to our ability to achieve this designation,” noted Sandy Evans Hall, CEO/Executive Director of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association. “As we progress towards completing the bike trail master plan for the resort triangle, we are confident that we will be able to increase our award levels in the future.” 

The BFC program provides a roadmap to building a Bicycle Friendly Community and the application itself has become a rigorous and an educational tool in itself. Since its inception, more then 500 distinct communities have applied and the five levels of the award – diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze – provide a clear incentive for communities to continuously improve.

To apply or learn more about the free BFC program, visit www.bikeleague.org/community.