One thing I have not pointed out is another reason for LCI's. One of the things that helps a community obtain the very important status of being a Bicycle Friendly Community by the LAB is if there is an LCI or those educated in the Road I in the community. Or someone who is a bicycle safety advocate or coordinator. They prefere an LCI, but will accept an advocate/coordinator.
The city of South Sioux City recently was awarded the Bronze Level by the LAB as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Part of the reason is because I am the bicycle safety coordinator for that community. In part because I agreed to do that they were awarded the bronze level as a BFC. Had I been an LCI they may have been awarded a higher level, I don't know. Part of doing this does serve an ulterior &/or an alternative motive. I have no problem with that. Plus it will help the other communities in this area become BFC's as well. I am proud to be a part of & help with that. I love helping my community in this manner.