Ahead of Bike to Work Week, when the League of American Bicyclists encourages Americans across the country to commute by bike, the organization is proudly recognizing 56 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses. From corporate giants to local gems, these diverse establishments share a commitment to fostering a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.
“This round of new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses is a testament to the power of bicycles, not only as a workplace initiative but as a catalyst for broader societal change,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “Progress stems from collective effort, and we applaud these employers for their commitment to collaboration in driving transformative local action for better, safer bicycling. “
Find the full list of current BFBs here, and the latest round of awards and Honorable Mentions here.
Of the fifty-plus organizations awarded, this round represented a dazzling diversity of business types with establishments like animal shelters, libraries, and preschools joining the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Businesses. The list also includes four Fortune 500 corporate campuses, with Platinum-level Walmart’s Home Campus in Bentonville leading the pack and Chevron’s Houston campus moving up from Bronze to Silver.
Along with an array of business types, BFBs are based in a range of community types with a surge of rural businesses applying for the first time. One example is new Silver-level BFB Manna, a soup kitchen whose efforts are motivated by a desire to promote safe and reliable access to transportation in their rural community of Durango, Colorado — ensuring “vulnerable community members will have increased access to the services and resources they need to help them take the next steps to self-sufficiency.”
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