January 8, 2020 10:20 a.m. 
The City of Roseburg has been given a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community award from the League of American Bicyclists.
A release from the City said the award is for building a better place to bike. Roseburg joins 488 communities across the country that have gotten awards from the organization. The release said the award recognized Roseburg for its commitment to creating safer transportation and recreational opportunities that benefits residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more low-cost transportation choices.

 
Bill Nesper, Executive Director for the League of American Bicyclists said “communities like Roseburg are leading the nation when it comes to important livability factors that people want where they call home, like safe and accessible places to bike”. He said Roseburg joins “53 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities as part of a movement towards more vibrant, healthy, sustainable, and connected places”.
Dick Dolgonas, Board member of Bike Walk Roseburg said the group is proud to see the award. He said it reflects “a comprehensive look at what makes a community safe and comfortable for bike riders, which also makes it healthier, more pleasant for walkers, and more vital”. Dolgonas said the award is really about making Roseburg a better place for residents, businesses and visitors.
The release said there are five levels of BFC awards: diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze, providing communities with a clear incentive to improve. Awarded communities must renew their status every four years to ensure that they not only maintain existing efforts, but also to keep up with changing technology, national safety standards, and community-driven practices.
Roseburg also received a bronze award from the organization in 2016.