Cheyenne named Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community
Published on January 28, 2025
The City of Cheyenne has earned a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community award from the League of American Bicyclists, the organization announced today.
The award recognizes Cheyenne for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices. This round of awards includes 91 new and renewing awardees, joining a total of 460 current Bicycle Friendly Communities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This was the first year the City of Cheyenne applied for the award.
“Our Bicycle Friendly Community designation is a reflection of all the work we’ve done to include bicycles since voters approved the first Greenway segment in 1991,” Mayor Patrick Collins said. “I look forward to continuing to improve our bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in the years to come.”
Cheyenne has more than 47 miles of hard-surface, multi-use Greenway path and development standards that take pedestrians and bicycles into consideration. The City was designated as a Bicycle Friendly Business in September 2024 and City Council passed a Vision Zero resolution in June 2024. The City has also increased the amount of on-street bicycle amenities, including new bike lanes along Airport Parkway that were added last year.
According to the League, nearly 900 communities have applied for recognition by the Bicycle Friendly Community program since its inception, and the program provides a roadmap to making biking better for communities of all shapes and sizes. The rigorous application process is an educational tool in itself and includes an opportunity for local bicyclists and active transportation advocates to provide input on their experiences and perceptions of bicycling in their community.
“Bicycling is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s a powerful tool for building healthier communities, fostering sustainability, and connecting people,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “The cities and towns recognized in this round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards are leading the way by investing in infrastructure and programs that make biking an easier, safer, and more accessible choice. Their leadership demonstrates that supporting bicycling is an investment in a healthier future for everyone.”
The five levels of the BFC award – diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze, plus an honorable mention category – provide a clear incentive for communities to continuously improve. Awarded communities must renew their status every four years to ensure that they not only maintain existing efforts, but also keep up with changing technology, national safety standards, and community-driven best practices.
In Wyoming, Laramie and Jackson have also received Bicycle Friendly Community designations, as have several other communities in the Front Range.
To learn more about the BFC program, visit www.bikeleague.org/community.