City County Planning Commission Named a Bicycle Friendly Business

The League of American Bicyclists recognized the City County Planning Commission (CCPC) with a silver level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning it a place alongside more than 1,200 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. This was the first BFB application for CCPC. CCPC is the thirteenth BFB in the state of Kentucky. Click here to see Bicycle Friendly Businesses, Universities, and Communities in the state of Kentucky.

“During Bike to Work Week, we celebrate the businesses making it easier for more people to bike every day,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “Bicycle Friendly Businesses like CCPC aren’t just improving commutes — they’re transforming communities through meaningful investments in better biking that benefit employees and customers alike.”

CCPC joins a total of 1,233 current BFBs nationwide, including everything from government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, museums, hospitality establishments, bike shops, and other employers, all united in a commitment to transform American workplaces to be more welcoming to both customers and employees who bike. The Bicycle Friendly Business award recognizes an organization’s contributions in shifting up and accelerating the movement to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

“At the heart of every new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Business is a commitment to something greater—community, sustainability, and well-being, to name a few,” continued Nesper. “We’re proud to celebrate CCPC for their ongoing efforts to champion cycling both within their workplace and in the world around them.”

As part of the BFB network, CCPC will have access to a variety of tools and technical assistance from the League to become even more welcoming to people who bike. When employees bike, great things happen.

The MPO stands encourages other businesses and organizations to make application. The MPO stands ready to assist those interested in making application. The MPO recently made application for the City of Bowling Green to be named a Bicycle Friendly Community by The League of American Bicyclists. The application outcome is expected in December 2025. To learn more about the BFB program, or to apply, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/business.

School Bike Education Program

BikeWalkBG received $10,000 in Paula Nye Memorial Grant funds and $2,000 in The League of American B icyclists SPARK Grant funds to continue the BikeWalkBG School Bike Education Program. BikeWalkBG, in partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec, the Barren River District Health Department, and community volunteers, is offering free Bicycle Education classes to local city and county 4th graders again in the 2025-26 school year. The program was launched in the spring semester of 2024. With funding from the Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant funding, BikeWalkBG and partners are able to provide and bring to schools all of the bicycles, helmets, and equipment needed to provide a 45 minute P.E. session. The program stresses bicycle safety & handling and healthy lifestyles, along with the joy of biking.

Briarwood Elementary, Cumberland Trace Elementary, Richardsville Elementary, Rockfield Elementary, North Warren Elementary, Oakland Elementary, Alvaton Elementary, and Teranga Academy hosted the BikeWalkBG School Bike Education Program on their locations the during the 2024-25 school year. Approximately 1,000 students, participated in the program.

We are scheduling sessions now for fall 2025. If you are a parent or educator interested in the program, or if you want to volunteer with Bike Ed or any other programming that BikeWalkBG sponsors, please reach out to Carroll Duckworth, MPO Coordinator at 270-842-1953 or carroll.duckworth@bgky.org

FREE Community Bike Ride

Ice Cream Social Ride

BikeWalkBG’s Ice Cream Social Ride is a FREE Community Bike Ride planned for Monday, 07/28/25 evening. This ride is free and targets more experienced riders with a longer distance.

- Date: Monday, 7/28/25
- Time: Meet at 5:45 p.m. and roll out at 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Start at Warren County Bike Co-op (corner of 8th/College St. Bowling Green)
- Difficulty: 13 mile ride for more advanced riders
- Registration: Register HERE or on Facebook Online advance registration is not required but greatly appreciated. Participants who do not register online in advance, must register on site before riding.
- Questions: Email us!

Follow BikeWalkBG on social media or visit our webpage for the calendar of upcoming events and updates.

Why Not Adopt-A-Trail

Adopt-A-Trail is empowered by concerned citizens, businesses, and organizations who want to make the greenway experience as pleasant as

possible. This program is a great way to enjoy the greenways and trails while at the same time helping to keep them open, safe and in good condition! Recently additional Adopt-A-Trail participants have been secured. Thanks to Fisher Contracting for adopting a trail and for their cleanup efforts.

Interested in Adopting a trail? Here is what you should know:

- Volunteers shall be at least 13 years of age. Volunteers under 18 years old shall be closely supervised and have parental consent to participate in trail cleanups.
- Each Group shall conduct at least two safety meetings per year. Participants must attend a safety meeting conducted by the Group before participating in a cleanup event.
- Groups shall be required to adopt a section of designated trail for a minimum of a one‐year period.
- Groups shall be required to maintain their adopted section of trail at least four to six times per year.
- The Group shall obtain its own supplies and materials and litter shall be disposed of properly.
- See the Adopt-A-Trail Agreement below for more details.

Please see our website or contact our staff for questions or additional information about the Greenways Adopt-A-Trail Program. (270) 842-1953 or planninginfo@bgky.org.

What is BPAC (Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee)?

The MPO BPAC is a subcommittee of the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The BPAC provides a forum of communication and collaboration for the bicycle and pedestrian community and public officials alike. The focus areas of the BPAC are to plan, advise, advocate, and educate. The BPAC makes recommendations to the TAC, which then proceeds to the MPO Policy Committee for final decision. With all transportation modes (highway, transit, bike-ped) under the planning efforts of the MPO, the MPO better represents a multimodal system where all forms of transportation are recognized and planned within a single entity. BPAC meetings are open to the public. Meeting details such as date, time, location, agenda, and minutes can be found HERE. Sign up HERE to be added to the distribution list to stay up-to-date on BikeWalkBG and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, events, activities, programs, and ways to get involved.

What is BikeWalkBG?

Bicycle and pedestrian planning efforts are organized and conducted by the Bowling Green-Warren County MPO. These efforts are branded and promoted as BikeWalkBG. While the MPO does not have a budget nor carries the responsibility of constructing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the MPO does work with various local agencies to implement planning projects for improved multimodal access. These multimodal planning activities are carried out by a subcommittee of the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC meetings are open to the public. Meeting details such as date, time, location, agenda, and minutes can be found HERE. Sign up HERE to be added to the distribution list to stay up-to-date on BikeWalkBG and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, events, activities, programs, and ways to get involved.

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