亚洲AV has been recognized as a by the League of American Bicyclists for promoting safe, accessible bicycling on campus.
The League of American Bicyclists is a grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the rights of people who bike.
Mason鈥檚 Fairfax Campus received the silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award for the second time, and received the bronze-level award for the second time. The Fairfax Campus was recognized with a bronze-level award in 2011 and 2015.
鈥淏eing recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University, going back to 2011, is a sign of Mason鈥檚 support of bicycling as a great commuting option,鈥 said Josh Cantor, director of Parking and Transportation at Mason. 鈥淪upport for bicycling is an important component of the overall transportation program, which aims to provide many options for the large and diverse Mason community.鈥
Mason encourages and provides amenities such as the Patriot Bike Checkout program and a Capital Bikeshare discount for students. A Capital Bikeshare station is located at Mason Square. Employees are eligible for incentives such as the program.
All Mason Shuttles and public buses that serve the campuses are outfitted with bike racks. Getting around campus on a bike is safer and easier with the availability of bike lanes and bike fix-it stations. Those interested in biking to campus, but need help finding a route, can contact for advice.
Bicycling programs also have a positive environmental impact. 鈥淎n array of transit options, including cycling, is an important part of the university鈥檚 commitment to sustainability,鈥 said Janet Walker, Mason鈥檚 transportation programs manager. 鈥淢ason strives to reduce carbon emissions by reducing the number of faculty, staff, and students who drive or drive alone to our campuses.鈥
The program includes 220 colleges and universities in 46 states and the District of Columbia. 鈥淚t is inspiring to see so many universities committing to the vision of a Bicycle Friendly America,鈥 said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists.
鈥淭hese institutions, including听Mason, are leading by example and helping to set the standard for better bicycling. Each Bicycle Friendly University acts as a trailblazer to develop and promote safer, more accessible transportation infrastructure and supportive programming for new bicyclists in their communities,鈥 Nesper said.
Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM is a service mark听of the League of American Bicyclists.
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