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Bicycling is quickly being integrated into the mainstream in many American communities and to help guide and support the rapid progress in top bike-friendly cities, the League of American Bicyclists<\/a> has added a new challenge and opportunity for Bicycle Friendly Communities: Diamond status.<\/p>\n For the past 10 years, the League\u2019s Bicycle Friendly Communities program<\/a> which uses a comprehensive approach to encouraging cities to make a change has helped make bicycling safer and more comfortable for millions of Americans.<\/p>\n Cities who have gained one of the five levels of bicycle friendliness (bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond) have followed the League\u2019s guidelines in what changes can be made to create a more bicycle friendly environment in their areas. They outline five main categories cities should address when considering their options for improving the cycling in their areas: The city of Davis, CA is currently a Platinum level Bicycle Friendly City, however, they\u2019ve taken strides this year in hopes of becoming one of the first cities to reach Diamond Level.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Engineering: Physical infrastructure and hardware to support cycling
\u2022 Education: Programs that ensure the safety, comfort and convenience of cyclists and fellow road users
\u2022 Encouragement: Incentives, promotions and opportunities that inspire and enable people to ride
\u2022 Enforcement: Equitable laws and programs that ensure motorists and cyclists are held accountable
\u2022 Evaluation: Processes that demonstrate a commitment to measuring results and planning for the future<\/p>\n