Greeley awarded Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation

Greeley was one of 39 U.S. cities to be recognized this month by The League of American Bicyclists with a Bicycle Friendly Community designation.

Allison Baxter, transportation planner for Greeley Public Works, told The Tribune this past week that about 2% of the city`s workers bike to work, a number officials are hoping to increase. A bronze designation requires at least 1.13% of workers bike to work.

The League has a Bicycle Friendly America program, outlining ways for communities, businesses and universities to encourage biking.