Bicycle Friendly Business

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minn.| Bronze Level

Business Highlights: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is the title sponsor and the largest private sector funder for Minneapolis's bicycle sharing program set to launch in 2010 with sponsorship to last five years. They have also generously supported the statewide Complete Streets advocacy initiative since 2008. Employees enjoy on-site showers and lockers, celebration of Bike to Work Day, and plenty of safe and secure bike parking.

Most Compelling Bike Related Statistic: In the Spring of 2009, Blue Cross held a bike drive coordinated by their employee volunteer council. Through this bike drive, Blue
Cross collected more than 100 bikes. These bikes were donated to local elementary and middle schools.