Commuting Resources for Employers

Bicycle Commuting: A Low Risk and High Return Investment

Commuting by bicycle has never been more popular or more pragmatic. Last year, a record number of commuters chose the bicycle as transportation to work—over 23,000 people participated in Bike to Work Day, up 54% from just two years before.

Recent studies have shown that employees who bicycle commute are a better value: they are ill less than the average worker and make 14% fewer claims on their health insurance. Bike commuters tend to be more fit, thus reducing their risk of heart attack and stroke by 50%. Workplace morale is bound to be more robust, with feelings of accomplishment and good health emanating from your employees.

Infrastructure costs alone make a strong argument for getting employees on a bike—compared to nearly $40,000 a year for each individual car parking stall in downtown Seattle, it would take just minor commitments to shift resources and provide showers, lockers and bicycle parking for each bicycle commuter.

In short, bicycling is a smart business strategy. We believe that almost anyone can bicycle commute—and that it can save both the employee and employer money, improve health, reduce climate pollution and be fun, all at once.

Investing in Your Employees

We welcome the opportunity to work with you in planning your bicycle facilities and incentivizing your employees. A good first place to start is by giving your employees the tools they need to become safe bike commuters.

Host a Commuter Class

Our classes will provide your employees the information, skills, and confidence to enjoy a safe bicycle commute. All Cascade Bicycle Club classes include:

  • Customizable content (audience, emphasis, local context, scheduling parameters, etc)
  • Promotional materials (email blurbs, newsletter content, and/or flyers)
  • Student materials (handbook, local bike maps, and a patch kit)
  • Nationally licensed instructors who are also seasoned bicycle commuters.

Class Descriptions:

Intro to Bike Commuting: It’s How We Roll
This introductory class will provide new commuters with basics to start riding safely to work.

  • Choosing and adjusting a bicycle
  • The rules of the road
  • Riding safely and comfortably
  • Planning your bike route
  • Clothing, helmets, and gear

Lights, Action, Jacket: Intro to Winter Bike Commutingl
This class provides essentials for riding safely and comfortable in dark and inclement weather.

  • Safety considerations and riding skills
  • How to select and maximize lights and reflectivity
  • Clothing combinations for rain and cold
  • Using transit to create a comfortable hybrid commute

Fix-a-Flat and Beyond: Basic Bike Maintenance
This hands-on class covers maintenance principles and techniques for safe and smooth riding.

  • Hands-on fix-a-flat
  • Brakes
  • Chains, Gears, and Shifting

Advanced Bike Commuting Series: Laws, Tools, Routes and Rules
This 4-part series will make expert commuters of your employees, including both classroom and on-the-bike exercises.

  • Advanced treatment of all topics covered in the Intro course
  • Basic maintenance
  • Bicycle handling and special maneuvers
  • On-road urban cycling techniques for riding in traffic

Class Prices:

One Hour Class ................................ $295
Two-Hour Class ................................ $395
Series of 2 One-Hour Classes ............. $495
Series of 4 Two-Hour Classes ............. $995

Contact us to schedule a class or to talk to us about how to customize a class to your workplace.

Employee Events

Do you have an upcoming employee transportation, wellness, and/or safety fair? Bike commuting is a natural fit for such events. Cascade is can usually support such events with the support of one of our trained Bicycle Ambassadors free of charge. Our Ambassadors are experienced bicyclists who can answer a broad range of general questions about bicycling. For more information, email cmpa@cascadebicycleclub.org.

Contact us to schedule a class or to talk to us about how to customize a class to your workplace.

Corporate Consulting Services

We can tailor our corporate consultancy services to your business needs. We work with and have partnered with several large employers in the Puget Sound region and provide services like:

  • Planning and design of bicycling infrastructure
  • Geospatial analysis of employee routes and distances
  • A customized Green Bike Project for your office
  • Assessment of regional bicycle routing and recommendations for local and regional policy
  • Resources, including surveys of the world’s best practices for supporting bicycle commuting
  • Customized database tracking and report generation for incentive programs, employee recognition and/or CTR reporting
  • Content and design for bicycle commuting eNewsletters and tailored promotional materials
  • Employee surveys to determine program needs and to benchmark progress
  • Bicycle friendly business application assistance

Join us for the Bike Business Forum

Be at the forefront of creating real transportation solutions! Cascade is bringing business in the region together to share best practices, stay abreast of relevant local policy, and promote cycling as transportation. Send your business representative for the Bike Business Forum kick off in downtown Seattle on June 3. Download a pdf with location and RSVP information. Contact our Director of Commute Programs to learn more. And join us to create a better community through bicycling.

Bike Month: Challenge Your Employees!

Encourage your employees to organize teams for the Group Health Commute Challenge! Once they sign up, they can begin to tally their trips and miles, attend our events and win prizes. Learn more.

Participate in Bike to Work Day. With over 23,000 people participating last year, this year looks to be the biggest yet. Learn how your business can participate and join us on May 15.