By Carl Ahrens, Transportation and Mobility Staff Planner
College Station residents are biking more than ever for recreation, commuting to jobs, and running errands. That’s why we’re especially proud to be among the nearly 460 cities as designated Bicycle Friendly Communities by the League of American Bicyclists.
The City and local advocates have long been devoted to making our community more accessible and improving bicycling conditions through our policies, infrastructure, and programs. College Station received bronze BFC awards in 2024 and 2020 in recognition of that commitment.
College Station has over 40 miles of shared-use paths, 21 miles of bike routes, and nearly 58 miles of bike lanes. More are proposed in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan as we continue to evaluate and improve designs to increase user safety and comfort.
The BFC award must be renewed every four years through a rigorous application process and provides a benchmark to evaluate conditions and identify areas for improvement. Thanks to all who helped in the application process, along with those who completed an online survey.
As a Bicycle Friendly Community, we’re a leader in the movement to make our cities healthier, more sustainable, and more connected.
Learn more at cstx.gov/activetransportation.
About the Blogger
Carl Ahrens is in his third year as the city’s transportation and Mobility planner and is pursuing a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Texas A&M. The San Marcos native interned at the City of New Braunfels after earning a bachelor’s in Urban and Regional Planning from A&M in 2020.
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