Jordan Bailey named 2025 Way to Go Rising Star for promoting bike commuting

Jordan Bailey was named the 2025 Way to Go Rising Star Award recipient for his efforts to promote bike commuting and start a weekly "bike bus" at his child’s elementary school.

The recognition highlights Bailey’s long-running habit of biking for daily travel and his recent community organizing: after moving to Boulder he commuted 14 miles round trip to work, and last year he and other parents started a Wednesday bike bus that now draws about 30 students and parents for the half-mile ride to school.

"I felt I needed to start it, with a little movement and fresh air," Bailey said of his decision to commute by bicycle and to help organize the school ride. Meeting organizers said the bike bus includes music and snacks for participants.

The announcement included accessibility information for the program’s web resources: "If you need digital accessibility assistance, submit a request at doctorcog.org/access or call (303) 455-1000. Please expect a response within 72 hours or 3 business days." The presenter did not specify the awarding organization beyond the program name in the public remarks.

No formal votes or policy actions were recorded in the remarks announcing the award.