WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists has added 100 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Businesses to its list, bringing the program to recognize more than 1,050 businesses and government agencies. They are being recognized for making a bike-friendly environment for employees and the public.
“The business community’s investment in bicycling is playing a central role in making the country a safer, happier, and more sustainable place to live and work,” said Amelia Neptune, the League’s Bicycle Friendly Business program manager. “We applaud this new round of businesses for leading the charge in creating a bicycle-friendly America for everyone.”
Among the recipients this time is the Architect of the Capitol, which employs 2,300 staff and oversees the maintenance and operation of all congressional buildings and land throughout Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The agency received a Bronze award this round.
The government agency, among other advancements, has been working collaboratively with the Congressional Bike Caucus to share information throughout the Capitol campus, and has helped to restart the Federal Interagency Bike Working Group as a means to share best practices within the federal community.
"We are so pleased to make the U.S. Capitol campus a more welcoming place for biking commuters and the visiting public," said Architect of the Capitol, Stephen T. Ayers. “It is rewarding to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business and to know that we have a passionate group of employees who implemented a cohesive program to achieve this recognition."
Another recipient was Hewlett Packard, which also was awarded a Bronze award for its location in Fort Collins, Colo., with about 1,500 employees. The location hosts lunch-and-learn seminars focusing on bicycling tips, such as winter riding, basic rules of the road and more.
"HP takes great pride in supporting community wellness and environmental protection," Hewlett Packard in Fort Collins said in a statement. "We are proud to be part of the movement to make bicycling fun and safe for everyone."
To apply or learn more about the BFB program, visit bikeleague.org/businesses. The full list: bikeleague.org (pdf).
