Miami-Dade Earns Silver Bike-Friendly Status

County recognized for improving safety after deadly crashes on Rickenbacker Causeway.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:48am

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A hazy, impressionistic scene of cyclists riding along a palm tree-lined causeway, with soft pools of warm light reflecting off the water, conveying the improved safety and accessibility of the route for active transportation.Miami-Dade's bike-friendly infrastructure upgrades have made the Rickenbacker Causeway a safer, more accessible route for cyclists.Key Biscayne Today

Miami-Dade County has been awarded Silver-level status by the League of American Bicyclists for its efforts to enhance bike safety, including changes made to the Rickenbacker Causeway following a series of deadly crashes involving cyclists.

Why it matters

The Silver-level designation highlights Miami-Dade's commitment to creating a more bike-friendly infrastructure and improving safety for cyclists, which has become an increasingly important issue in the region following high-profile incidents on the Rickenbacker Causeway.

The details

The League of American Bicyclists cited Miami-Dade's investments in bike lanes, signage, and other infrastructure upgrades as key factors in earning the Silver-level bike-friendly status. These changes were implemented after several fatal crashes on the Rickenbacker Causeway, a popular cycling route that connects the mainland to the barrier islands.

  • The League of American Bicyclists awarded Miami-Dade the Silver-level status in April 2026.

The players

League of American Bicyclists

A national organization that evaluates and recognizes communities for their commitment to improving conditions for bicyclists.

Rickenbacker Causeway

A bridge and causeway that connects mainland Miami-Dade County to the barrier islands, including Key Biscayne, and is a popular route for cyclists.

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The takeaway

The Silver-level bike-friendly designation underscores Miami-Dade's efforts to enhance safety and accessibility for cyclists, an important step in creating a more sustainable and equitable transportation network for the region.