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The 2023 City Ratings represents the largest number of rated cities and towns in program history. By comparing the best cities for biking, both big and small, local leaders, decisionmakers, and advocates can act on key lessons to build more safe, fun, and connected places to ride across the U.S.


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      Imagery for the The Best New U.S. Bike Lanes of 2023 story

      The Best New U.S. Bike Lanes of 2023

      As we pedal into 2024, we’re reflecting on the best bike lanes built across the country in 2023.

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      What It’s Like To Ride in a Top-Rated Bike City

      Lyon, France, which consistently ranks among the best cities for bicycling in PeopleForBikes’ annual City Ratings list, is still working hard to improve bicycling locally.

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      Better Bike Infrastructure Saves Lives

      With U.S. cyclist injuries and deaths at an all-time high, now is the moment to demand the protected bike lanes, road diets, and intersection treatments that make our communities safer.

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      How Minneapolis Became a Top U.S. Bike City

      The Midwestern city prioritized bicycling by lowering speed limits, redesigning streets, and implementing an equitable, all ages and abilities network.

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      Introducing the Great Bike Infrastructure Project

      PeopleForBikes launched a first-of-its-kind campaign to transform communities across the United States by advancing thousands of bike projects and policies.

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      How Great Bike Plans Transform Communities

      If you’re seeking inspiration to help guide your local bike planning process, here are nine cities with plans worth duplicating.

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      2023’s Best Places to Bike

      An overview of this year’s U.S. City Ratings data, including top performers, biggest improvements, and more.

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      From Town to the Tetons, Jackson Is Best Seen By Bike

      With 70 miles of pathways and 150 miles of trails, bicycling is helping to build community in this Wyoming mountain town.

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      Longmont’s Multifaceted Approach to Better Bicycling

      From eliminating parking minimums to mandating the inclusion of bike lanes in road improvement projects, biking is at the forefront of urban planning for this Colorado city.

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      Bike Share Boosts Long Beach's Bikeability for All

      The Southern California city has an ambitious plan to build a true 15-minute city, complete with protected bike facilities on every arterial and a bike share dock in every neighborhood.