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Getting Started
Use the following suggested steps to make the most out of your participation in the Bicycle Friendly Business℠program. New and returning applicants can find detailed information on how to apply below.
- Take the BFB℠ Quick Assessment to determine whether your business is ready to apply
- Review the FAQ page and program resources
- Review the PDF Preview version of the BFB application
- Seek the approval of business leaders
- Create an application taskforce to gather required data and information
- Check if anything listed in the application could be newly implemented before the application is submitted
- When you are ready to apply, create an account in the BFA Application Portal to submit the online application
- Contact [email protected] if you need assistance in filling out the application or if you have questions.
- Complete the online form. You may save and return to the form anytime before the deadline
- Ask your partners such as local bike advocates to review the final application draft for completeness
- Get approval for the final application from the business leadership
- Upload supplemental materials such as photos or videos of cyclists and infrastructure, policy documents, maps, etc.
- Submit the application on or before the next deadline
- Follow any instructions for the next steps after the deadline, such as distributing employee survey links provided by BFB program staff.
- If awarded, prepare a press release and organize an award ceremony to celebrate your achievement
- Share the feedback report with your company leadership and decision-makers, prioritize the recommendations and start implementing
- Renew every four years to maintain your designation
- Review the Businesses page and FAQs to learn about any changes that might have been made to the program since your business last applied
- If needed, request a copy of your previous application and feedback report by emailing [email protected]
- Review the current BFB application
- Create an application taskforce to gather required data and information
- Check if anything listed in the application could be newly implemented before the application is submitted
- Create an account in the Application Portal if you last applied before April 2016.
- Contact [email protected] if you need assistance in filling out the application or if you have questions.
- Ask your partners such as local bike advocates to review the final application draft for completeness
- Get approval for the final application from the business leadership
- Upload supplemental materials such as photos or videos of cyclists and infrastructure, policy documents, maps, etc. You will be prompted to attach such documents upon submitting the application
- Submit the application on or before the next deadline
- Follow any instructions for next steps after the deadline, such as distributing employee survey links provided by BFB program staff.
- If awarded, prepare a press release and organize an award ceremony to celebrate your achievement
- Share the feedback report with your company leadership and decision-makers, prioritize the recommendations and start implementing
- Renew every four years to maintain your designation.