Roswell Named Bicycle Friendly Community For Bike-Friendly Programs, Initiatives

ROSWELL, GA — The City of Roswell has once again been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, according to a news release.

Roswell maintains its place as a leader in bicycle-oriented activities and infrastructure. It was the first municipality in Georgia to earn this distinction in 2006, and the City has successfully maintained its status for 15 consecutive years.

“Biking has the power to transform our nation economically, environmentally, and socially and it’s so important that communities like Roswell have laid the groundwork over several years to make biking a safe, accessible option for all,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists, in the release.

“With many more Americans turning to bike riding as a fun way to get outdoors and as a necessary transportation option, we must keep the momentum to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone going,” he said.

“Being designated as a bicycle-friendly community for the 15th consecutive year, shows the City of Roswell’s commitment to improve and expand biking in Roswell,” said Mayor Lori Henry in the release. “The City will continue to be a thought-leader and enhance conditions for bicycling through infrastructure projects, investment in bicycling promotion, and education programs.”

With the help of the local advocacy organization Bike Roswell, the City was able to highlight Roswell’s many bike-friendly programs and initiatives as part of the award application process. These highlights include the construction of new bike facilities, completing our first-ever Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and organizing Roswell’s annual cycling festival.