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 BUSINESS

• Apply for Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) status!
  • Next BFB deadline: March 10, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
  • Preview the BFB Application (.pdf) - updated 10/31/25
  • Renewing BFB? Duplicate your previous submission into the Spring 2025 submission form here.  Learn more.
    • The Fall 2025 BFB Awards will be announced in February!

BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

• Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status!
  • Next BFC deadline: June 17, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
  • Preview the 2026 BFC Application (Google Docs) - updated 7/28/25
  • Renewing BFC? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2026 submission form here.  Learn more.
    • The 2025 BFC submission round is closed and announcements will be made in December! 

BICYCLE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY

• Apply for Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) Status!
  • Next BFU deadline: August 5, 2026, at 11:59pm PT
  • Preview the 2026 BFU Application (.pdf) - updated 10/27/25
  • Renewing BFU? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2026 submission form here.  Learn more.
    • The 2025 BFU submission round is closed and announcements will be made in November! 

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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