Employers

Employers have many tools available to promote active transportation to the workplace, mostly through supportive policies and infrastructure changes. A number of cities have brochures or publications available as a guide to employers. Biking to Work in the Greater Richmond Area: A Guide for Employers, is a good example.

Incentives

In general, offering incentives and special benefits to employees who walk or bicycle to work and providing supportive infrastructure can encourage employees to make an active commute. The Best Workplace for Commuters site suggests many commuter benefits and incentives employers can provide to encourage bicycle commuting.

The Commuter Choice Primer is also a good resource for employers. This publication contains information and tips, such as how to allow flexibility with mode, time, location and route, including recommendations and suggestions.

31 Ways You Can Promote Bicycling from Bicycle Alliance of Washington.

Parking and Logistics

Secure and convenient bicycle parking is one of the most important amenities an employer can provide. The Bicycle Parking Guide, created by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycling Professionals, outlines a number of specific bicycle parking features that are important to commuters, such as safety, visibility, accessibility, ease of use, convenience, adequacy, location and rack type.

If you are considering installing bicycle parking, Bicycle Parking Solutions is an excellent guide. This manual covers space requirements for indoor parking, how to create secure outdoor parking, using signage, suppliers, and examples/tips on what works best.

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