The League of American Bicyclists recognized the University of Central Arkansas with a bronze Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM
(BFUSM) award in November 2017.
With the announcement of 46 new and renewing BFUs, UCA became one of 182 Bicycle Friendly Universities in 45 states and Washington, D.C.
“From renewing platinums to brand new bronzes, this latest class of Bicycle Friendly University awardees show a wonderful commitment to safety, health and sustainability through their efforts to support bicycling on campus,” said Amelia Neptune, director of the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program. “We applaud this round of BFUs for raising the standard and being innovative in making bicycling a safe, convenient and enjoyable option for students, staff and visitors alike.”
The University created a Bike-Friendly UCA committee to promote and provide a more bikeable campus, as well as create a university Bicycle Master Plan. Dr. Peter Mehl, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, led the committee and the effort to achieve the BFUSM distinction.
“Lots of students love to cycle, and more and more faculty and staff are riding their bikes to work and for recreation,” Mehl said. “This is one way to measure the high-quality institution that we are. This will attract more students, faculty and staff because we can say we are a bike-friendly campus.”