Roswell earns bronze Bicycle Friendly Community award; city, Bike Roswell aim for silver

The City of Roswell was recognized as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, Deputy Director of Transportation Greg Nicholas announced at the April 13 council meeting.

"The city of Roswell has once again been recognized as a bicycle friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists, earning a bronze level designation for 2025," Greg Nicholas said, citing the city's investments in multiuse trails, bicycle infrastructure and safety-focused planning.

The award "reflects the city's ongoing investment in expanding and maintaining multiuse trails and bicycle infrastructure," Nicholas said. Jan, a representative of the local advocacy group Bike Roswell, thanked volunteers and municipal staff for their work on the application and maintenance of bike facilities.

"Being bike friendly is more than just infrastructure. It's about mindset, accessibility and education," Jan said, highlighting volunteer involvement and outreach that helped secure the designation. Jan said Bike Roswell has about 15 volunteer board members supporting events and advocacy.

Mayor Mary Robichaud thanked staff and volunteers and said the city is already looking at ideas to pursue a silver designation. "We're already looking at some ideas and ways in which we can meet our silver," Robichaud said.

Council member Christine Hall praised the partnership, noting staff and volunteers attended the Safe Streets national summit and that the market of initiatives raises quality of life by offering residents transportation alternatives. Hall encouraged residents to visit the farmers market and community cycling events.

A council speaker also promoted a city "mayor's ride" and a Canton Street car-free event later in the month, inviting residents to participate and experience Canton Street without vehicle traffic.

Officials said the designation reflects both infrastructure work and community programs and did not announce specific new funding at the meeting. The city will remain eligible to apply for higher recognition as projects and outreach continue.

The council took no formal vote on next steps at the April 13 meeting; staff and community partners indicated they will continue to coordinate toward a silver-level application.