The Johnson County Downtown Campus has been designated as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business for the third time by the League of American Bicyclists. 

The campus, which includes the Administration, Health and Human Services, and Ambulance Service and Medical Examiner facilities in Iowa City, previously earned gold recognition in 2017 and 2021. 

The national recognition program assesses bicycle encouragement, education, planning and evaluation, and infrastructure every four years.

Johnson County’s recognized efforts included encouraging employees to commute by bike, hosting bike breakfasts, sharing safe riding tips in multiple languages, surveying employees about their bike habits and providing bicycle racks at each building.

Staff input on committees focused on trails and safety, and funding from the Board of Supervisors for the Iowa City Bike Library, also helped Johnson County earn gold.

More than 1,130 businesses nationwide hold the Bicycle Friendly Business designation. The latest round recognized 44 new and renewing businesses. The recognition provides Johnson County access to League educational materials and technical assistance.

Learn more about the Bicycle Friendly Business program at www.bikeleague.org/business.