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Engineering
YES NO The business provides secure and convenient bike parking. (2 points)
Many businesses are adding or increasing bike parking to accommodate bicycling employees and guests. To see a guide on secure bike parking see APBP Parking Guidelines.
YES NO Showers are on-site and are free for employee use. (2 points)

Encouragement
YES NO There are incentives provided by the business for employees to commute to work by bike. (2 points)
On January 1, 2009, the qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement was added to the list of qualified transportation fringe benefits covered in section 132 (f) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information on the benefit click here. Businesses often choose to provide incentives in other forms such as raffle drawings, coupons, or a dollar amount per mile an employee rides.
YES NO The business works with local advocates to improve bicycling conditions for the community. (2 points)
YES NO The business supports a bicycle team/club. (1 point)
 

Education
YES NO The business offers bicycle education classes. (2 points)
The League offers the Smart Cycling program through League Certified Instructors in communities throughout the country, businesses can offer subsidized classes or ask an instructor to give a class for the business. Find an instructor or class in your area!
YES NO Bicycling education materials are available to employees on a regular basis. (1 point)
 

Evaluation
YES NO The business has a bike coordinator (full, part-time, or volunteer) to help promote cycling. (3 points)
Click here for more information on the Bicycle Friendly Business program. Questions? Contact us at 202-822-133 or info@bicyclefriendlybusiness.org. We would love to help you make your business a Bicycle Friendly Business.

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