Bicycle Friendly Business

Loris and Associates | Bronze Level

Business Highlights: Trails and bike paths are at the root of what Loris and Associates does. Loris is committed to making global contributions one trail at a time to the establishment and expansion of the country's diverse network of trails, paths, and greenways. The firm encourages its designers and engineers to ride, in order to improve their trail designs and create more usable and safer trails to get more people on their bikes. They also offer cash incentives for bicycle commuters, host a commuter challenge during Bike Month, and provide commuters with breakfast and prizes. Loris has three company bikes for all employees to borrow for lunch, commuting, organized office rides or just to burn off steam. Accessible maintenance supplies and a dedicated bike maintenance person ensure that bike repairs do not hold riders back. The company intranet houses information on safe cycling, safe driving and a calendar of bicycle related events. The firm also discusses bicycling events and options in their weekly team meetings and quarterly company meetings. Bicycling support in their office has noticeably improved employee morale and health.

Most Compelling Bike Related Accomplishment: Loris has a company challenge to award employees for the number of bike, transit or carpool miles used for getting to work, going to lunch or attending meetings. Their goal is to reduce their miles driven by 15 percent.