CITY OF NEW ORLEANS RENEWED AS A SILVER-LEVEL BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BY THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS

NEW ORLEANS, La., Feb. 6 -- The City of New Orleans issued the following press release:

The City of New Orleans today announced that the League of American Bicyclists has honored the City's efforts to build better places for people to bike with a renewal of its Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designation. The award recognizes the City for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices.

"Bicycling is not just a means of transportation, it's a powerful force for positive change, promoting health, sustainability and a connected community," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "The City of New...