Springfield, OR – The League of American Bicyclists has designated the City of Springfield as a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Silver level, recognizing the City’s strong commitment to making bicycling safer, more accessible, and more convenient for residents and visitors.
The designation follows a comprehensive review of Springfield’s 2025 Bicycle Friendly Community application, supplemental materials, and input from local cyclists and bicycle advocates. Silver-level communities demonstrate sustained leadership, investment, and innovation in bicycling programs, policies, and infrastructure.
“This national recognition reflects years of collaboration among residents, advocates, staff, and regional partners to make Springfield safer and more welcoming for people who bike,” said Drew Larson, Senior Transportation Planner. “It reinforces our commitment to safer streets and more transportation choices for everyone.”
What the Designation Means
The Bicycle Friendly Community program evaluates communities across five areas: Equity & Accessibility, Engineering, Education, Encouragement, and Evaluation & Planning. Silver-level communities show a high level of performance and commitment across these areas. Springfield first was designated as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community in 2018. Springfield’s Silver designation is valid through 2029, with the opportunity to renew or pursue a higher designation in the future. The Springfield detailed Report Card is available on the League of American Bicyclists’ website at https://bikeleague.org/bfa/community/. Local survey results indicate that community members most want to see more separated bike facilities, including bike paths and bike lanes. Learn more about Springfield’s bicycling initiatives and how to get involved at https://springfield-or.gov/city/development-public-works/active-transportation/
About the Bicycle Friendly Community Program
The Bicycle Friendly Community program, administered by the League of American Bicyclists, recognizes municipalities that actively support cycling through policy, infrastructure, education, and community engagement. Communities are awarded at Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels. For more information, visit www.bikeleague.org.
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About the City of Springfield:
The City of Springfield is dedicated to providing high-quality services for its community members, fostering a safe and vibrant city, and preserving its rich heritage. Through innovative initiatives and strong partnerships, Springfield strives to enhance the quality of life for everyone who calls it home.
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