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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 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
- Renewing BFC? Duplicate your previous submission into the 2025 submission form here. Learn more.
- Next BFC deadline: June 25, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
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.
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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