The League of American Bicyclists has released its latest Bicycle Friendly State ranking and for the sixth year in a row, Washington continues to lead the nation, with high performance in all categories. Up-and-coming states—including Delaware, Illinois and Arizona—charged up the ranking, shaking up the top 10.
The BFS program is more than an annual assessment. Throughout the year, League staff will work actively with state officials and advocacy leaders to help identify and implement the programs, policies and campaigns that will improve conditions for bicyclists. The ranking is now even more comprehensive, capturing more information than ever before and delving more deeply into the issues embedded in becoming a more bicycle friendly state.
Delaware took a leap in the 2013 ranking, moving from No. 10 to No. 5 in just one year. Also making a strong showing in this year's rank is Colorado and in the Southwest, Arizona moved back into the top 10.
For more on the Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, including individual state report cards, visit the League of American Bicyclists.
2013 Bicycle Friendly State rankings
- Washington
- Colorado
- Oregon
- Minnesota
- Delaware
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Arizona
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Maine
- Utah
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Connecticut
- California
- Nevada
- Iowa
- Texas
- Vermont
- Georgia
- Rhode Island
- Idaho
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- Louisiana
- Missouri
- Florida
- Ohio
- Wyoming
- South Carolina
- Hawaii
- Mississippi
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- Montana
- Kansas
- Nebraska
- Indiana
- New York
- West Virginia
- Alaska
- South Dakota
- Kentucky
- New Mexico
- Alabama
- North Dakota
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