Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Monroe Community College with a bronze level Bicycle Friendly University (BFUSM) award, joining more than 150 visionary colleges and universities from across the country.
With the announcement of 51 new and renewing BFUs today from 25 states, MCC joins a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United States transforming their campuses and the communities around them. There are now 164 BFUs in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Spearheaded by MCC’s Sustainability Steering Committee and led by cycling enthusiast, Jim Downer of VAPA, MCC has promoted the sustainability connection as well as the health and wellness benefits of bicycling. MCC encourages bicycling as an easy option for transportation and provides amenities such as bike storage racks at entrances to the buildings and incentives such as group led rides aimed at teaching participants the rules of the road.
Moving forward, MCC will have access to a variety of free tools and technical assistance from the League to become even more bicycle-friendly. When colleges and universities invest in bicycling, great things happen: a decreased carbon footprint, reduced health care costs, connection to community and a fun and healthy campus culture.
Valarie Avalone, Chair
Sustainability Steering Committee
Valarie Avalone
Inst. Planning, Effectiveness and Accountability
11/29/2016 |