RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The City of Rancho Cordova was one of 51 communities throughout the United States recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award in the Fall 2020 cycle. The city earned the bronze-level designation for building a bicycle friendly community, where people of all ages and abilities have access to safe street networks.

“Developing safe, convenient bicycle access is a priority for the City of Rancho Cordova, and we are both pleased and honored to be recognized for those efforts,” said Rancho Cordova Mayor Garrett Gatewood. “We look forward to building upon Rancho Cordova’s existing bikeway network in the future to foster an even safer, more comfortable, thriving bicycling culture,” he added.

Rancho Cordova is home to 26 miles of beautiful bike paths, including a six-mile stretch along the American River Parkway. In November, the city was also awarded a $30,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety through hands-on activities with residents. In the past, the city has hosted bike safety trainings, bike tune-ups, bike education and even family bike lessons.

“During one of the toughest years in recent memory, we have seen so many Americans turn to biking during the pandemic as a necessary transportation option, as a vehicle for exercise, and as a way to find some joy on a bike. Today we’re proud to honor communities that are taking actions to make biking a safe, accessible option when we all need as much health and happiness as possible,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.

To learn more about bicycling in Rancho Cordova and to access the city’s bike trail map, visit CityofRanchoCordova.org/Bicycling.