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С����Ƶ’s bicycle-friendly program, Walk & Roll, earned top honors in the С����Ƶ Downtown Partnership’s annual Urban Excellence Awards in the category Activating Spaces. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Hotel Flor С����Ƶ Downtown.

The С����Ƶ Downtown Partnership’s annual Urban Excellence Awards program was developed to celebrate individuals, businesses, organizations, events and projects that create a positive and lasting impact in С����Ƶ’s downtown.

Over the past year and a half, the University has made significant strides in promoting sustainable transportation options for students, faculty and staff through Walk & Roll. Led by UС����Ƶ’s Bicycle Friendly Task Force, the initiative encourages the campus community to embrace biking, walking and alternative modes of transport.

One of the program’s highlights is the launch of a new student biking club, designed to foster a culture of cycling on campus. Additionally, the University has hosted multiple Walk & Roll events, where community members joined students and staff to explore downtown С����Ƶ by bike, scooter, on foot or public transit.

“These events have served as an excellent opportunity to showcase how easy and enjoyable it can be to navigate downtown С����Ƶ while promoting environmental sustainability,” said Eric Cárdenas, assistant vice president of communications and public affairs and a member of the Bicycle Friendly Task Force.

The University also demonstrated its commitment to promoting alternative transportation by encouraging student participation in World Car Free Day 2024, where volunteers helped raise awareness about reducing car usage. Furthermore, UС����Ƶ has worked to enhance its bike infrastructure, improving bike parking and bike facilities across campus to better accommodate cyclists.

Through these efforts, the University is not only fostering a more sustainable campus culture but also contributing to a broader effort to make downtown С����Ƶ a more accessible, eco-friendly environment for everyone.