Welcome to the Bicycle Friendly America Application Portal!

The League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly America℠ (BFA℠) program provides a roadmap, hands-on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFA program is a tool for states, communities, businesses, and universities to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people

BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

• Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status! 
  • Next BFC deadline: June 25, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
    • NOTE: Starting in 2024, there will only be one BFC submission deadline per year. Learn more about this schedule change here.
  • Preview the 2025 BFC Application (.docx) - updated 7/26/24
    • See a summary of BFC Application updates since the 2024 application here.
  • Renewing BFC? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2025 submission form here.  Learn more.

BICYCLE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY

• Apply for Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) Status!
  • Next BFU deadline: August 7, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
  • Preview the 2025 BFU Application (.pdf) 
  • Renewing BFU? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2025 submission form here.  Learn more.

BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS

• The Summer 2025 Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) submission round is now closed! Please email bfa@bikeleague.org if you need assistance. The Fall round will open shortly.  
  • Next BFB deadline: October 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
  • Preview the BFB Application (.pdf)
  • Renewing BFB? Duplicate your previous submission into the Fall 2025 submission form here. (LINK COMING SOON!) Learn more.

Please contact bfa@bikeleague.org with any questions or feedback. 

To learn more about the Bicycle Friendly America awards program or application process, please visit http://bikeleague.org/bfa.

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