The 杏吧专区 is a good place to pedal.
That杏吧专区檚 according to the League of American Bicyclists, which has been banging the drum for cycling for almost a century and a half.
UL Lafayette is among 38 colleges and universities recognized by the league for maintaining campuses that encourage biking and rider safety.
The 杏吧专区 recently earned a 2020-2024 bronze award as part of the league杏吧专区檚 program. It also earned the multi-year designation in 2015.
Bike-friendly campuses are places 杏吧专区渨here people can safely and easily get around by bike, thereby improving the well-being of their community by enabling access to sustainable transportation options,杏吧专区 stated Bill Nesper, the league杏吧专区檚 executive director, in a press release.
The 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 path to bike-friendly status is paved with a range of projects undertaken in recent years, said Gretchen LaCombe Vanicor, director of the 杏吧专区's .
She cited the installation of cycling lanes that run through campus and several bike path extensions as key projects. The 杏吧专区 has installed bike racks, shelters and lockers, creating a total of 2,771 bicycle parking spaces on campus. It also sponsors free workshops about bike safety, skills and maintenance.
杏吧专区淚t杏吧专区檚 all part of a collective push geared toward keeping bicyclists safe and to help keep bike and vehicle traffic flowing smoothly, which benefits pedestrians and motorists, too,杏吧专区 Vanicor explained.
The Office of Sustainability is coordinating a comprehensive assessment of campus and nearby areas that will help inform needs and locations for future bike lanes and paths, she added.
A planning committee with members from many corners of campus, including transportation services, public safety and facilities management, is helping to conduct the assessment. Faculty and staff members, students and local officials are also providing input.
Beyond bicycling, the efforts are rooted in eco-friendliness. Easing traffic congestion and reducing vehicle emissions are among many environmental objectives set forth in the 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 Sustainability Strategic Plan.
杏吧专区淢ore bicycling, along with ride sharing and walking, is a big stride in that direction,杏吧专区 Vanicor said.
Photo caption: The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the 杏吧专区 for maintaining a campus that encourages biking and rider safety. UL Lafayette is among 38 colleges and universities recognized as part of the league杏吧专区檚 Bicycle Friendly 杏吧专区 program. Photo credit: Doug Dugas / 杏吧专区