City News Blog: Community Input Needed - 2025 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey
LAKELAND, FL (July 21, 2025) – The City of Lakeland invites residents and local bicycle enthusiasts to help shape the future of cycling by participating in a public survey as part of the League of American Bicyclists’ 2025 Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) review process. This opportunity allows cyclists of all backgrounds and skill levels to share their experiences and feedback to support Lakeland’s efforts to enhance its bike-friendly initiatives.
Lakeland offers an array of scenic and enjoyable cycling opportunities. From the Lake-to-Lake bikeway system and beautiful parks to our historic downtown and welcoming neighborhoods, bicycling remains a healthy, sustainable, and affordable mode of travel and recreation for everyone.
In 2012, Lakeland was proudly designated a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists—placing the community among a select group of Florida cities recognized for their dedication to promoting cycling as a viable transportation and recreational option. This national designation is part of the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program, which provides communities with tools, guidance, and recognition for advancing bicycle access, safety, and culture.
With the 2025 application now under review, community input is a critical part of the evaluation process. All individuals who bike in Lakeland are encouraged to complete the public survey, which is open through Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Bike Friendly Community Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_2025
Survey responses are anonymous, and aggregated results will be shared with the City as part of our feedback package later this year. This feedback will help identify strengths and areas for improvement in Lakeland’s bicycle infrastructure, safety, and community engagement. To ensure broad community participation, we urge all residents, local cyclists, and bicycle advocates to complete and share the survey.
A Spanish-language version of the survey is available upon request. Interested community members or organizations can email the League of American Bicyclists to receive a custom link. Survey responses in Spanish will be included in the final community results without translation to preserve authenticity.
“We’re proud of the strides Lakeland has made to become a more bicycle-friendly City,” said Planning & Transportation Manager, Chuck Barmby. “And we’re excited to involve our community in this next step toward an even more inclusive and accessible biking environment.” BFC award results are expected to be announced in December 2025.
For more information about the Bicycle Friendly Community program or to request the Spanish-language survey, please visit https://bikeleague.org/community.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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