November 15, 2025 - (Washington, DC) This fall, as campuses across the country buzz with the energy of a new academic year, the League of American Bicyclists is recognizing 45 colleges and universities that are making biking a core part of campus life. The latest round of Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) awards celebrates institutions that are rising to the challenge: taking feedback seriously, investing in infrastructure, and building partnerships that make biking safer, easier, and more accessible for everyone.
“What stands out about this round of Bicycle Friendly University awards is their commitment to listening, learning, and improving,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “That spirit of progress is helping shape today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, equipping them to carry on the work of building a more Bicycle Friendly America.”
The progress recognized in this round of awards is a reminder that every college and university has the power to make biking safer and more accessible. From M State Fergus Falls in Minnesota (700 students) to Arizona State University’s Tempe campus (over 74,000 students), these Bicycle Friendly Universities show that meaningful change for better biking is possible at any scale.
The next deadline to apply for Bicycle Friendly University recognition is August 5, 2026.
Read the full announcement here and to apply or learn more about the BFU program, visit here.
