"Bicycle-friendly" is a descriptive term that describes policies, places and practices which make it easier for people to ride bicycles.

Some examples could be:

• Engineering
  • bike lanes
  • bike paths and rail trails. However, some cyclists oppose the construction of separate paths and prefer riding on streets.
  • wide outside lanes to reduce friction between cyclists and other road users
  • bike racks on transit vehicles (which allow for longer-distance trips)
  • bike lockers or other accommodations for secure bicycle storage at airports, public buildings and other important destinations
  • measures to reduce ground level ozone, smog and other forms of air pollution which clogs cyclists' and pedestrians' lungs
  • opposition to certain forms of traffic calming and intersections, such as choke points and roundabouts (rotaries). These road features may be dangerous to cyclists.
• Education
  • efforts to educate motorists concerning cyclist's rights
  • efforts to educate cyclists concerning their responsibilities
  • efforts to educate cyclists and motorists concerning proper and safe operating practices for coexisting on the roadway
  • efforts to educate employers on the benefits of accommodating and encouraging cycling
• Enforcement
  • enforcement of existing laws recognizing cyclists' rights and protecting cyclists from harassment
  • enforcement of existing laws intended to insure cyclists' safe operation of their vehicles
  • efforts to quickly recover stolen bicycles
• Encouragement
  • bike sharing programs (such as the white bikes program in Amsterdam)
  • public service announcements and advertising campaigns, including stickers placed in public vehicles such as taxis in Toronto
  • programs encouraging safe cycling by children - including bicycle rodeos and helmet giveaways
  • active involvement of local parks and recreation departments in cycling events
  • development of Bicycle Commuter Mentor Programs

The League of American Bicyclists evaluates communities for "Bicycle Friendliness", and official designates communities at Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels.

External links

• Austin, Texas - "Yellow Bike" program
• Human Transport and Bicycle Driving
• "White Bikes" program in De Hoge Veluwe National Park, Holland