Benny
07-30-2008, 08:10 PM
Mayor Says BFC Program "Critically Important"
From:"American Bicyclist Update" <bikeleague@bikeleague.org>
As the Bicycle Friendly Community program develops and grows, feedback is
pouring in from designated communities that have seen benefits far beyond
bicycling. Mayor Richard Howorth of Oxford, Miss. recently wrote this to
the League: “I can not overstate how critically important the designation
has been to us in Oxford, Miss. The rigorous application process provided a
structure that required our Pathway Commission and the Board of Aldermen to
intensify our planning efforts—greatly enhancing our knowledge of countless
aspects of making our city a better, safer place for bicycling and
strengthening our ability to execute those plans. I must add that having
been turned down for designation in a previous application only made us
work harder! Receiving the designation validated our work, and has inspired
us to expand our efforts. It also has been a tremendous public relations
tool that, among our citizens, has built awareness and confidence. Finally,
it is a source of pride to a community that prides itself in many ways, and
this is something that is exciting and fresh. Thank you so very much for
what you are doing to help America’s communities be better places for all
citizens, and, again, for what you have done for us.”
From:"American Bicyclist Update" <bikeleague@bikeleague.org>
As the Bicycle Friendly Community program develops and grows, feedback is
pouring in from designated communities that have seen benefits far beyond
bicycling. Mayor Richard Howorth of Oxford, Miss. recently wrote this to
the League: “I can not overstate how critically important the designation
has been to us in Oxford, Miss. The rigorous application process provided a
structure that required our Pathway Commission and the Board of Aldermen to
intensify our planning efforts—greatly enhancing our knowledge of countless
aspects of making our city a better, safer place for bicycling and
strengthening our ability to execute those plans. I must add that having
been turned down for designation in a previous application only made us
work harder! Receiving the designation validated our work, and has inspired
us to expand our efforts. It also has been a tremendous public relations
tool that, among our citizens, has built awareness and confidence. Finally,
it is a source of pride to a community that prides itself in many ways, and
this is something that is exciting and fresh. Thank you so very much for
what you are doing to help America’s communities be better places for all
citizens, and, again, for what you have done for us.”