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Worked with the City of South Bend to achieve Bicycle Friendly City status—now at the Silver level
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Worked with the City of South Bend to develop its first bicycle lane network—also provided funding for lanes
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Provided major funding to support the hiring of a regional bike coordinator by Michiana Area Council of Governments
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Provided major funding for trail building, including Granger Paths, Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail, and the Chickaming Park mountain bike trails
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Organized Annual Michiana Bike to Work Week
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Funded and helped produce regional bicycle route maps
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Successfully worked with South Bend Common Council and city officials to pass the 3-Foot passing law
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Provided support for community cycling events, including Bike the Bend, the Mayors’ Ride, and Everybody Bikes South Bend
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Provided funding for area ghost bike program
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Encouraged and funded installation of wayfinding signs on trails and bicycle routes
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Created Bike Safety Classes for elementary students and provided hundreds of helmets to third-graders
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Coordinated and funded League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor training
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Participated in the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation (NBPD) Project
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Contributed $20,000 to development of the pump track at Mary Gibbard Park in Mishawaka
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Raised funds for youth bicycles and trail development at Love Creek County Park