April 22, 2023

CREATING A BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS

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The League’s Mission

The League promotes bicycling for fun, fitness, and transportation through advocacy and education to build a bicycle-friendly America.

Photo: Allan Crawford

What is the BFB Program?

A program that recognizes businesses for efforts to encourage a more bicycle friendly atmosphere for employees, guests, and communities.

Bicycle Friendly Business

ANY• Business• Corporation• Organization• Association• Non-profit Group• Government AgencyTHAT• Has two or more

employees• Has single or

multiple locations in the U.S.

Eligible Businesses

Bicycle Friendly Business

Improved health

Lower health care costs

Decreased absenteeism

Increased productivity

Reduced parking costs

Improved morale and happiness

Benefits for the Business

Bicycle Friendly Business

More energy throughout the day

Improved health and happiness

Lower travel costs

Increased travel options Reduced parking costs

Benefits for the Employee

Bicycle Friendly Business

Better quality of life

Less traffic congestion

Improved air quality

Improved economy

Benefits for the Community

Bicycle Friendly Business

Online application www.bikeleague.org/business

55 questions divided into the Four E’s

• Encouragement

• Engineering

• Education

• Evaluation & Planning

Application Criteria

Bicycle Friendly Business

Engineering• Showers and lockers

• Secure bike parking

• Pump, repair kits

• Accessible by bike

Bicycle Friendly BusinessEncouragement

• Celebration of Bike to Work Day

• Incentives to ride• Bike Commuter Tax Benefit• Support of local cycling events• Sponsor a local team or club• Business bike club or rider

group• Participation in a Commuter

Challenge

Bicycle Friendly BusinessEducation

• Commuter classes

• Maintenance classes

• How to share the road in your

vehicle safety guidelines.

• Distribution of bike safety

information

Bicycle Friendly BusinessEvaluation & Planning

• Distribution of

transportation survey

• Annual goals of ridership

• Recurring bike counts

• Collection of commuter data

Bicycle Friendly BusinessApplication Review

• Applications are reviewed twice a year; deadline in January and June

• Applications are reviewed by staff, external reviewers, and employees

• Feedback from local cyclists and advocates

Bicycle Friendly BusinessBenefits of the Program

• Recognition

• Promotion

• Inspiration

• FeedbackApply online at

bikeleague.org/business

Bicycle Friendly Business

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Thank you.

Thank you.