An award for bike-friendly Harvard
As the number of cyclists on Harvard’s campuses continues to grow, so too does the infrastructure to support them. New bike racks and repair stations are being set up, expanded bicycle benefits for commuters have been rolled out, and the University has made a major investment in the Hubway bike-sharing network by supporting the installation of 12 stations in Boston and Cambridge. The national advocacy organization League of American Bicyclists has recognized that progress by naming Harvard a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University. “College campuses are natural places to integrate bicycling, and Harvard University recognizes the small steps needed to make bicycling a safe and easy option for students and staff,” said Andy Clarke, president of the league, which announced the award Monday. “Young people are driving less and riding more, and Harvard has embraced that trend.” Harvard is the highest-ranked Bicycle Friendly University in New England and the Ivy League. The silver...