The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the University of Pennsylvania with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) award, joining 100 visionary colleges and universities from across the country. In part this is due to Penn's efforts to promote bicycling as a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible means of transportation. We encourage our students, faculty, staff, and visitors to incorporate bicycling into their daily and weekly routines. Cycling reduces traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, and health care costs. It fulfills the University's commitment to sustainability, and provides a low-cost way to move around the city while promoting physical and mental well-being. Sustainable transportation is a key component of the University’s Climate Action Plan.