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Use the following suggested steps to make the most out of your participation in the Bicycle Friendly University\u2120 program. New and returning applicants can find detailed information on how to apply below.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tNew Applicant: Staff<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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  1. Take the BFU\u2120 Quick Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Review the FAQ page<\/a> and its resources<\/li>\n
  3. Download and review the BFU application preview<\/a>\u00a0(.pdf) and create an account at https:\/\/apply.bikeleague.org<\/a> to access the online application<\/li>\n
  4. Seek the approval of the college or university’s leaders, including funding approval for the BFU Application Fee<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Create an application committee or task force, and add members as collaborators<\/a> to your online application<\/li>\n
  6. Gather required data, and seek to form partnerships with student groups, related campus departments, local officials, bike shops, and other stakeholders<\/li>\n
  7. Check if anything listed in the application could be implemented before the application is submitted<\/li>\n
  8. Encourage the community leadership and neighboring businesses (if applicable) to apply to the Bicycle Friendly Community\u2120 and Bicycle Friendly Business\u2120 programs<\/li>\n
  9. Contact bfa@bikeleague.org<\/a> if you need assistance in filling out the application or if you have questions<\/li>\n
  10. Ask local bike advocacy partners to review the final application draft for completeness<\/li>\n
  11. Get approval for the final application from the campus leadership<\/li>\n
  12. Upload supplemental materials such as photos or videos before you submit the application<\/li>\n
  13. Submit the application on or before the deadline of 11:59pm PT on August 7, 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  14. If awarded, work with the institution to prepare a press release and organize an award ceremony to celebrate your achievement<\/li>\n
  15. Share the feedback report with your campus and community partners, prioritize the recommendations, and start implementing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\tNew Applicant: Students and Advocates<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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    1. Take the BFU Quick Assessment<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Review the FAQ page<\/a> and its resources<\/li>\n
    3. Download and review the BFU application preview<\/a>\u00a0(.pdf) and create an account at https:\/\/apply.bikeleague.org<\/a> to access the online application<\/li>\n
    4. Seek the approval of the college or university’s leaders, including funding approval for the\u00a0BFU Application Fee<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Create an application committee or task force, and add members as collaborators<\/a>\u00a0to your online application<\/li>\n
    6. Gather required data, and seek to form partnerships with student groups, local officials, bike shops, and other businesses<\/li>\n
    7. Check if anything listed in the application could be implemented before the application is submitted<\/li>\n
    8. Encourage the community leadership and neighboring businesses (if applicable) to apply to the Bicycle Friendly Community\u2120 and Bicycle Friendly Business\u2120 programs<\/li>\n
    9. Contact bfa@bikeleague.org<\/a>\u00a0if you need assistance in filling out the application or if you have questions<\/li>\n
    10. Ask local bike advocacy partners to review the final application draft for completeness<\/li>\n
    11. Get approval for the final application from the campus leadership<\/li>\n
    12. Upload supplemental materials such as photos or videos before you submit the application<\/li>\n
    13. Submit the application on or before the deadline of 11:59pm PT on August 7, 2025. <\/strong><\/li>\n
    14. If awarded, work with the institution to prepare a press release and organize an award ceremony to celebrate your achievement<\/li>\n
    15. Share the feedback report with your campus and community partners, prioritize the recommendations, and start implementing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\tReturning Applicants<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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      1. Review the University <\/a>and FAQ page<\/a> to learn about any changes that might have been made to the program since your institution last applied<\/li>\n
      2. **If you last applied in 2016 or later, please find detailed instructions to duplicate your previous submission in the current online form, here<\/a>: **<\/b><\/li>\n
      3. If your last application was submitted in 2015 or earlier, email bfa@bikeleague.org<\/a> for copies of your previous application(s) and feedback report(s)<\/li>\n
      4. Download and review the current\u00a0BFU application preview<\/a>\u00a0(.pdf)\u00a0questions and make sure you have an account to log in to the online application, at https:\/\/apply.bikeleague.org<\/a><\/li>\n
      5. Create an application committee or task force, and add members as collaborators<\/a>\u00a0to your online application<\/li>\n
      6. Gather required data, and seek to form partnerships with the community and other business leaders<\/li>\n
      7. Check if anything listed in the application could be implemented before the application is submitted<\/li>\n
      8. Encourage the community leadership and neighboring businesses (if applicable) to apply to the Bicycle Friendly Community\u2120 and Bicycle Friendly Business\u2120 programs<\/li>\n
      9. Contact bfa@bikeleague.org<\/a>\u00a0if you need assistance in filling out the application or if you have questions<\/li>\n
      10. Ask local advocacy partners to review the final application draft for completeness<\/li>\n
      11. Upload supplemental materials such as photos or videos before you submit the application<\/li>\n
      12. Submit the application on or before the deadline of 11:59pm PT on August 7, 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n
      13. If awarded, work with the local government to prepare a press release and organize an award ceremony to celebrate your achievement<\/li>\n
      14. Share the feedback report with your campus leadership and community partners<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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