Ypsilanti is named Bronze Level Bike Friendly city.

By Editor & Publisher Jeff Brown.

According to the City of Ypsilanti, the League of American Bicyclists has name the City of Ypsilanti a Bronze Level Bike Friendly Community. On Thursday, November 30, 2017, Ypsilanti joined over 400 other progressive communities throughout the nation that have been officially recognized as bike friendly.

Ypsilanti joins a leading group of communities in all 50 states that are having a transformative and positive impact in communities.

According to Executive Director at the League of American Bicyclists Bill Nester, "We applaud these communities for making bicycling a safe and convenient option for transportation and recreation. We are encouraged by the growing number of leaders who see bicycling as a way to build more vibrant, healthy, sustainable and connected communities and be a part of the solution to many complex challenges faced at both the community and national levels. We look forward to continuing to work with these communities as we move closer to our mission of creating a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone."