UC Santa Barbara Named a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly University

UC Santa Barbara has received a Gold Award in the League of American Bicyclists’ inaugural Bicycle Friendly University program. UCSB was among 20 Bicycle Friendly Universities announced today at the National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C.

UCSB is one of only two Gold Award-winning universities. A total of 32 Bicycle Friendly University nominees yielded 20 awards, including one Platinum, two Gold, nine Silver, and eight Bronze award winners.

“We are very proud of our successful bicycle system and the extraordinary use of that system by our campus community,” said Marc Fisher, UCSB senior associate vice chancellor, administrative services. “Our commitment to the development, refinement, and maintenance of the bicycle infrastructure continues in this time of reduced budgets through the financial contributions of our students, our Chancellor, and Campus Design & Facilities. I would like to personally thank all involved with the operation of this exemplary system.”