Community Cycles staff and volunteers set up at two popular community events—Bike to Work Day and our member party—inviting Boulder residents to write thank you cards to City Council members. The initiative aimed to balance the usual advocacy requests with genuine appreciation for progress already made.
“Every day we ask city transportation staff and Boulder City Council to make our streets safer for people walking and riding bikes,” explained Community Cycles Executive Director Sue Prant. “Today we’re flipping the script—thanking them and showing appreciation for the tremendous work they’ve accomplished.”
The response was overwhelming. Eighty-eight heartfelt cards were collected across both events, with residents sharing personal stories about how Boulder’s expanding bike infrastructure has transformed their daily lives.
Voices from the Community
The cards revealed how deeply Boulder’s bike-friendly infrastructure impacts residents of all ages and backgrounds. Some of the comments we heard:
Daily Commuters:
- “I ride my bike every day and the work you’re doing is wildly improving my life.” —Samantha
- “I am a daily biker. Thanks for making my commute safer.” —Isabel
- “I don’t use a car ever and this is possible in Boulder thanks to your work.”
Young Riders:
- “Thank you so much for working towards making biking in Boulder safer. I bike to swim team and school.” —Hazel, 13 years old
Infrastructure Champions:
- “Thank you… I use the protected bike lane on Folsom all the time.” —Dari
- “I appreciate you stepping up on Iris, 30th, Folsom and the CAN. We need it.” —Nick
- “Thank you so much for your commitment to building a people-first transportation network. Supporting the CAN has already shown immense benefits to the community and has made walking and biking so much more enjoyable.” —Logan
Quality of Life:
- “Thank you for caring about biking. It’s life changing and makes Boulder so special.” —Greta
- “I love living here for many reasons, but a big reason is getting to ride my bike everywhere.” —Shelby
- “I love living here for the great bike commuting. Thank you.” —Jimmy
Simple Gratitude:
- “Keep up the great work.” —Krista
And many more…
88 Reminders Why Bikes Matter
The cards demonstrate that Boulder’s investment in cycling infrastructure isn’t just about transportation—it’s about creating a community where people can live car-free, where kids can safely bike to activities, and where daily commutes become sources of joy rather than stress.
All 88 cards were hand delivered to Boulder City Council members by Community Cycles staff as a reminder of the real-world impact of their transportation policy decisions.
