COASTAL JOURNAL • February 9, 2022
Cycling is good for your health, your wallet and the environment. And the city of Bath is good for cycling. The League of American Cyclists renewed Bath’s status a bronze-level “Bicycle Friendly Community” in December. Brunswick, which also earned the distinction in 2016, is the only other Maine town recognized by the organization. The league grades communities based on certain qualities, including engineering, education, and evaluation and planning. Though Bath’s narrow streets aren’t a good fit for dedicated bike lanes, the city has recently worked to improve safety and accessibility by installing more bike racks and reducing the width of lanes for cars. Angela King, advocacy manager for the nonprofit Bicycle Coalition of Maine, said bike infrastructure can boost local economies.