Louisville loves bikes! In case you didn't know, May was National Bike Month and this week is Bike-To-Work-Week. Luckily for those living in Louisville, participation is easy!! Biking in Louisville is gaining in popularity, and with good reason. There are many benefits to bicycling; it is good for your health and good for the environment! And in Possibility City, it is easy to make it a way of life!
Pedal Power
Mayor Abramson held our first Bike Summit in 2005. He issued a challenge for Louisville to become a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community(BFC). A bicycling lifestyle affects the entire community in positive ways.
As strange as it may seem, as biking has spread, community leaders have found people are more connected. Traffic, noise and pollution are reduced. This has had a positive effect on businesses, property values, and increased tourism. Of course, the best side effect of being a BFC is being a healthier community!
Need More Information?
Not sure how to get started? The best place to find information is the Bike Louisville page. Here you can learn about the 5 E's of the Bicycle Friendly CommunityBFC: Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering and Evaluation. Don't forget to become familiar with the Kentucky Rule of the Road for Cyclists. You can find maps, get information on Louisville's bike clubs, and even learn more about the Louisville Loop, all on the Bike Louisville page.
Watch for more information on the activities planned for the month! Pedal Power is taking over the city in May! If you want to live in a Bike Friendly Community, Louisville is the place for you. If you prefer foot power to pedal power, we've got you covered. Our communities have some great Walk Scores! Are you ready to live in an "Old Kentucky Home" of your own? Then call Younger Real Estate. We Know Louisville!
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