What does BFB mean in CERTIFICATIONS & DIPLOMAS

A Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) is a business that promotes bicycle use as an alternative and healthy mode of transportation. BFBs create a welcoming environment for bicyclists in the community by providing amenities such as bike racks, changing rooms, showers, and other forms of bike storage and repair. They also encourage employees to commute to work via bike, support cycling events and initiatives within their region, and promote bicycling safety in the workplace.

Becoming a Bicycle Friendly Business provides many benefits to both employers and employees. For employers, pursuing this designation can help attract quality talent, improve employee morale and productivity, boost public image and visibility, reduce transportation costs associated with vehicle parking spaces, take advantage of local cycling resources and initiatives, as well as differentiate their organization from competitors. Employees benefit from improved health through increased physical activity as well as reduced stress associated with commuting to work via bicycle.

It begins by completing an online application form that outlines your business's commitment to promoting cyclists' rights at the workplace. Furthermore, you must document your existing resources related to bicycle-friendly infrastructure including bike storage facilities provided to employees such as lockers or racks; changing rooms with shower facilities; safe routes for cycling; policies around bicycles being allowed in the workplace; bike maintenance support for employees; discounts on safety gear; incentives for cycling regularly e.g., subsidies for repairs or routine tune-ups; active promotion of local cycling events or initiatives; and any dedicated efforts made towards minimizing accidents due to negligence or recklessness on behalf of cyclists or motorists alike.

To be certified by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), businesses must meet their five core requirements - Engineering & Education/Encouragement & Enforcement/Evaluation & Planning/Equity & Accessibility/Economy & Technology - which are based on various aspects that contribute towards creating a safe environment for cyclists in communities. However, beyond LAB's own core requirements for BFB certification there are various levels ranging from Bronze up to Platinum that incorporate additional metrics such as customer service provisions pertaining directly to cyclists needs along with customer feedback regarding overall customer experience at the business itself - all designed towards creating sustained cyclist engagement with local businesses.

The non-profit organization League of American Bicyclists is responsible for certifying organizations they deem “Bicycle Friendly”. Additionally they provide training materials specifically tailored towards helping businesses better understand how they can create an environment conducive towards promoting healthy cycling habits within their organization. Moreover they audit certified businesses annually so that identified improvements can be incorporated into improving overall bicycling infrastructure nationwide.

Yes! The application fee is waived when applying for bronze level certification status however some processing fees may apply during annual recertification audits depending on which level your business has achieved.

No! Any type of business regardless of its location can qualify provided it meets all necessary requirements mandated by LAB in order to receive certification including having adequate space available sufficient enough for cyclists wishing use their services.