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Bicycle Friendly Community

In 2007 the League of American Bicyclists named the City of La Crosse a Bronze level “Bicycle Friendly Community.” The League of American Bicyclists look at a communities commitment to bicycling by reviewing bicycle accommodations, master plans, educational programs, and events like “Bike to Work Week,” to name a few. Click here for more information about bicycling.

Transportation and Transit

Transit rider ship is approximately 1,043,403 trips annually. This is a 10.8% increase since 2004. The City is currently constructing a new mixed use transit center known as the Grand River Station. The new center will be located at 3rd and Jay Streets in Downtown La Crosse and include retail space and 82 housing units. Completion of the center is expected in June of 2010. Click here for more information.

Country Home

The City of La Crosse was recognized in the April 2008 edition of Country Home magazine as the “12th best green city in the United States!” The rankings looked at air and water quality, mass transit use, farmers markets, and organic groceries. This ranking was two spots higher than in 2007, when La Crosse ranked at the 13th best overall green city. Click here to visit the Country Home website.

Gathering Waters Conservatory

In 2006 the Gathering Waters Conservancy named the City of La Crosse as the “Policy Maker of the Year” for the Bluffland Protection program. The City, in partnership with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy, has preserved more than 800 acres of blufflands. The City’s goal is to preserve the blufflands immediately adjacent to the City’s eastern border along its entire length. Click here for more information.

On April 24th, 2008 Terry Gips spoke at the La Crosse County Collaboration conference at the La Crosse Center. Please click here to view Terry’s presentation on The Natural Step framework and energy conservation.

The Household Hazardous Materials Facility and the La Crosse County Solid Waste Department’s program for collecting and disposing of unused medication won the Lloyd D. Gladfelter Award. This program helps keep harmful medications from harming the environment.

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