- 95 Miles of paths for bicycle use
- An annual "Bike About" event sponsored by the Columbia Association
- An active Connecting Columbia and Active Transportation group working to improve the bicycle network
- Quite a few active bicycle specific clubs, advocacy groups, and meetups.
From the article:
Increasingly, Nesper says, suburban leaders are seeking out a "bicycle friendly" designation because they think it makes their communities more attractive to new businesses and residents. He cites Greenville, South Carolina, as another unexpected place that earned a bronze designation this year. Amenities like good bike infrastructure can help set a suburb or small city apart from its sprawling counterparts.
"What’s happening is that bicycling is an indicator of a high quality of life," says Nesper. "It helps the community compete."
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