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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 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
- Apply for Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) status!
- 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. Learn more.
BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
The 2025 Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) submission round is now closed! Please email bfa@bikeleague.org if you need assistance. The 2026 round will open in mid-July.
- Next BFC Deadline: TBD June 2026
- 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
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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