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A Resolution Designating the Month of June to be Bike Month in the City of Colorado Springs
Body
From:
Karen Palus, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
Jeff Webb, Senior Grants Analyst
Summary:
The City of Colorado Springs enjoys a strong culture of cycling. From recreational cyclists enjoying our urban and back-country trails to committed bicycle commuters riding to work and school, we are blessed with an active population that takes full advantage of the many biking opportunities in our city. In recent years, the League of American Cyclists has designated Colorado Springs as a Silver-rated "Bicycle Friendly City" in recognition of the City's strong cycling culture and expanding bicycle infrastructure network. Our city has over 150 miles of off-street bike paths, 140 miles of mountain bike trails and 110 miles of on-street bike lanes. Additionally, Colorado Springs is the official training site for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic track cyclists, home to several nationally renowned cycling companies and is the chosen city for many world-class cyclists. One sign of cycling's popularity among citizens young and old is that the Pikes Peak Greenway, Colorado Springs' primary north-south trail, registers over 330,000 trail users per year.
A recent Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments study found that the local cycling industry employs more than 370 residents annually; that 80,000 cyclists visit and stay overnight in our region each year; and that the direct economic impact of cycling in our region is over $27,850,000 per year. Nation-wide 12 of the 15 fastest growing cities, 7 of the top 10 cities by educational attainment, and 13 of the 15 most popular cities for millennials were recognized as "Bicycle Friendly Cities" by the League of American Cyclists.
Building upon our culture of cycling, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is completing a Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan for our region. At the ...
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