Bicycle Friendly States
The 2022 Bicycle Friendly State ranking from the League of American Bicyclists assigns rankings for each state based on progress related to: (1) Complete Streets policies, which design and operate streets to enable safe access for all users regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation; (2) safe passing laws, which define a safe distance for motor vehicles to pass bicyclists; (3) statewide bike plans, which aim to improve conditions for walking and bicycling through transportation investments; (4) bicycle safety emphasis areas, which establish bicyclist safety planning processes in a state’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan; and (5) at least 2% of federal transportation funding dedicated toward bicycling and walking. Each of these five actions are entirely within the control of a state’s department of transportation, governor, or legislature.
Policy Components
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Safe Passing Law (3ft+)
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Complete Streets Law / Policy
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3
Statewide bike plan last 10 years
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2% or more federal funds on bike/ped
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5
Bicycle Safety Emphasis Area
Key Resources
2022 Bicycle Friendly State Ranking and Scorecards
States Program
Model States
Florida
Florida is ranked 8th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is ranked 1st out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists.
Minnesota
Minnesota is ranked 5th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists.
Oregon
Oregon is ranked 2nd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists.
Bicycle Friendly States By State
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Alabama is ranked 44th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
3/5
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Alaska is ranked 41st out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
1/5
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Arizona is ranked 31st out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southwest | Policy Components
2/5
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Arkansas is ranked 39th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
3/5
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California is ranked 4th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
5/5
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Colorado is ranked 6th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
4/5
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Connecticut is ranked 20th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
5/5
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Delaware is ranked 9th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
4/5
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Florida is ranked 8th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
5/5
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Georgia is ranked 24th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
3/5
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Hawai‘i is ranked 27th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
3/5
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Idaho is ranked 40th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
2/5
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Illinois is ranked 15th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
5/5
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Indiana is ranked 22nd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
4/5
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Iowa is ranked 25th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
3/5
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Kansas is ranked 30th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
2/5
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Kentucky is ranked 37th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
4/5
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Louisiana is ranked 33rd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
2/5
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Maine is ranked 26th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
3/5
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Maryland is ranked 14th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
5/5
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Massachusetts is ranked 1st out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
4/5
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Michigan is ranked 11th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
5/5
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Minnesota is ranked 5th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
5/5
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Mississippi is ranked 48th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
2/5
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Missouri is ranked 45th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
2/5
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Montana is ranked 42nd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
1/5
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Nebraska is ranked 49th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
2/5
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Nevada is ranked 34th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
4/5
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New Hampshire is ranked 36th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
1/5
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New Jersey is ranked 16th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
4/5
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New Mexico is ranked 35th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southwest | Policy Components
4/5
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New York is ranked 13th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
3/5
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North Carolina is ranked 18th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
4/5
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North Dakota is ranked 38th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
2/5
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Ohio is ranked 17th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
4/5
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Oklahoma is ranked 47th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southwest | Policy Components
1/5
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Oregon is ranked 2nd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
5/5
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Pennsylvania is ranked 12th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
5/5
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Rhode Island is ranked 21st out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
3/5
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South Carolina is ranked 43rd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
2/5
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South Dakota is ranked 46th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
1/5
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Tennessee is ranked 19th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
5/5
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Texas is ranked 32nd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southwest | Policy Components
1/5
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Utah is ranked 10th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
4/5
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Vermont is ranked 23rd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Northeast | Policy Components
4/5
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Virginia is ranked 7th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
4/5
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Washington is ranked 3rd out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
5/5
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West Virginia is ranked 28th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Southeast | Policy Components
3/5
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Wisconsin is ranked 29th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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Midwest | Policy Components
2/5
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Wyoming is ranked 50th out of 50 in the 2022 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
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West | Policy Components
3/5
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