Canton, CT is now a League of American Bicyclists recognized Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community!

Canton joins 488 communities across the United States that are transforming America one Bicycle Friendly Community at a time. “Communities like Canton are leading the nation when it comes to important livability factors that people want where they call home, like safe and accessible places to bike,” said Bill Nesper, Executive Director at the League of American Bicyclists. “ Canton joins 53 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities as part of a movement toward more vibrant, healthy, sustainable and connected places. Our nation and globe are facing complex public health and road safety challenges, and we’re proud that Canton and communities like it are embracing bicycling.

With this latest round of new and renewing awardees, there are currently 488 BFCs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Bronze BFC award recognizes Canton’s commitment to improving conditions for all people who bike through investments in bike education programs, bike events that promote and encourage people to choose biking, pro-bike policies, and bike infrastructure.

View the Fall 2019 Report Card for Canton or learn more about the League’s Bicycle Friendly Community program at bikeleague.org/community.