Jefferson City area launches bicycle friendly business program | News-Tribune

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To help strengthen Jefferson City's cycling culture, Capital Region Medical Center's Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities and the Jefferson City Bicycle Subcommittee are calling for more "Cyclist Friendly Businesses."

With the growing cycling culture and anticipated swell in bicyclists locally due to the anticipated bike-share program expected in late June, this program will allow businesses to get involved, said Ashley Varner, healthy communities coordinator and wellness navigator at CRMC.

"This is our attempt to help our community wrap its arms around cycling," said Varner, who also is head of the Bicycle Subcommittee.

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Jefferson City area launches bicycle friendly business program | News-Tribune

MoBikeFed comment: Jefferson City is making some real progress in becoming a bicycle friendly community. This new bicycle friendly business program is just the latest of many improvements, projects, and programs.