OHSU scores gold for its dedication to bike commuting

The League of American Bicyclists has named Oregon Health & Science University a Gold Level Bike-Friendly Business. OHSU is the largest organization to have ever won a gold or higher designation and is the only university in Oregon to achieve a gold ranking. A total of 111 bicycle-friendly businesses were recognized for the commitment to bicycling at the Interbike International Trade Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada last month. 

OHSU has a large and active biking community. Efforts to promote and support biking at OHSU involve:

"We're pleased and excited to be recognized for our bike program," said John Landolfe, who manages transportation options for OHSU. "The summer closure of our main entry road was a perfect example of our strong bike culture at OHSU. Thanks in part to our bike commuters, traffic congestion was minimal so that patients and visitors could travel to and from OHSU with limited delays."

Currently, the American League of Bicyclists recognizes 344 awardees in 40 states that span a wide range of industries from hospitals to the financial service industry. Other notable winners this round include: Microsoft, Random House, Mayo Clinic Health System‐Franciscan Healthcare, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage‐Minneapolis, Children’s Hospital Boston, URS Corporation and the National Geographic Society. In addition, Alta, a Portland firm set to launch New York’s bike share network and previously a gold winner, secured platinum ranking this year.

“We are happy to recognize these businesses for their investment in bicycling as a vehicle for improved employee health, social responsibility and economic growth,” said League president, Andy Clarke. “Some of the most successful companies in the world are showing that investing in bicycling is not only good for health and sustainability but also the bottom line.”


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