KENT STATE NAMED BICYCLE-FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY BY LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS; Kent State HR Faculty/Staff News; October 28, 2019

The University is not just spinning its wheels. Kent State is now recognized as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists.

The university joins an elite group of 208 colleges and universities in 47 states and the District of Columbia that are taking action to address the health and environmental challenges facing America by creating campuses that are more welcoming to people who bike.

“Congratulations to Kent State University on its inclusion in an elite class of 48 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly universities nationwide,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “By meeting one of the four award levels, universities and colleges demonstrate a commitment to fostering academic achievements and developing model environments where people can safely bike and contribute to healthier, more sustainable outcomes.”

Learn more about the League and its Bicycle Friendly University program at bikeleague.org/university.

POSTED: Monday, October 28, 2019 12:00 AM
Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 02:32 PM