Emory University earns cycling honors
Only two colleges in the southeast earned the honor
Huzzahs are in order for Emory University, which last week named a National Bicycle Friendly Campus by the League of American Bicyclists. The school was one of two colleges in the southeast to earn the designation.
“This award demonstrates, on a national level, that Emory is committed to supporting cycling as a healthy transportation choice,” Jamie Smith, director of Bike Emory, said in a statement.
Some Bike Emory programs that helped the university earn the honor, via the Emory Report:
• Discounts for students, faculty and staff on new bicycles and accessories;
• Pre-ordering discounts on new bikes including a free helmet, lock, delivery and 90 days of free maintenance;
• Twice-weekly, on-campus mobile repair center; and
• Parking pass and Guaranteed Ride Home program eligibility.
We often hear whispers about other interesting programs Bike Emory’s exploring that could boost cycling. Since we are upstanding and noble journalists, we dare not repeat these rumors here. But they sound cool.