CONWAY, Ark. (November 30, 2016) – Hendrix College was recently recognized by the League of American Bicyclists with a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) award, joining more than 150 visionary colleges and universities from across the country.
Hendrix is the first private college in Arkansas to receive the designation.
According to a League of American Bicyclists announcement, Hendrix “joins a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United States transforming their campuses and the communities around them.”
With the announcement of 51 new and renewing BFUs from 25 states, there are now 164 BFUs in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
“In its fifth year, we’ve seen the Bicycle Friendly University program’s momentum continue to grow and reach even more campuses across the country,” said Bill Nesper, Programs Director. “We applaud this round of BFUs for raising the standard and being innovative in making bicycling
a safe, convenient and enjoyable option for students, staff and visitors alike.”
The recognition is a result of the efforts of recent Hendrix graduate Emily Kleinfelter ’16, an avid cyclist from Nashville, Tennessee, who chaired the Hendrix Bicycle Advisory Committee. The application was part of Kleinfelter’s senior capstone project for her interdisciplinary urban studies major.
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Campus bike programs include a bike check-out program at Bailey Library and a
student bike shop.
About
the Bicycle Friendly America Program
The Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly State, Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs are generously supported by Planet Bike and League members. To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, visit
www.bikeleague.org/BFA.
About
Hendrix College
Hendrix College is a private liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas. Founded in 1876 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884, Hendrix is featured in Colleges That Change
Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think about Colleges and is nationally recognized in numerous college guides, lists, and rankings for academic quality, community, innovation, and value. For more information, visit
www.hendrix.edu.