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Livermore has been awarded bronze level status as a bicycle friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists. The recognition highlights the city’s commitment to making biking safer, more accessible and a key part of daily life, officials said in an announcement last week.
With this designation, Livermore joins a network of 460 Bicycle Friendly Communities across the United States that are dedicated to fostering bike-friendly environments.
“Bicycling is more than just a mode of transportation — it’s a powerful tool for building healthier communities, fostering sustainability, and connecting people,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “The cities and towns recognized in this round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards are leading the way by investing in infrastructure and programs that make biking an easier, safer, and more accessible choice. Their leadership demonstrates that supporting bicycling is an investment in a healthier future for everyone.”
Steps that Livermore has taken to make the city eligible to be recognized as a bike-friendly community include recently expanding its bikeway and trail network with the addition of new bike lanes on First Street south of Interstate 580 and on Bluebell Drive.
New trail connections have also been completed near North Livermore Avenue next to Chick-fil-A and near the Montage Development at Collier Canyon. In addition, separated bike lanes are currently under construction on North Canyons Road on both sides of Collier Canyon Road.
City officials said that further investments in cycling infrastructure are planned for the coming years.
Four major trail extensions are in the design phase and are set to be constructed, including a new connection from the Las Colinas Overpass to Springtown, a trail extension from the Oaks Business Park to the Arroyo Mocho Trail – including a pedestrian bridge over Isabel Avenue, an extension of the Arroyo Road Trail to Sycamore Park south of Wetmore Road and the South Valley Trail extension through the quarry.
New bike lanes are also planned for the Airway and First Street overpasses, improving connectivity across the city.
As part of the awards process, staff solicited feedback from community members to help the city enhance its bike-friendly initiatives. Staff in the process of reviewing the survey results and plan to take them into consideration when planning new bike and trail enhancements.
While there is no monetary award for the city associated with the recognition, the bronze level BFC award acknowledges the city’s progress and reinforces its commitment to creating a more bike-friendly future, according to officials.
“Here in Livermore, we encourage residents and visitors to explore the city’s growing network of bike lanes, trails, and cycling programs,” said Livermore Mayor John Marchand.
Learn more about the League’s Bicycle Friendly Community program at bikeleague.org/community.
