“Bikes mean business, and Bicycle Friendly Businesses are proving it,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “When businesses support biking, they’re investing in healthier employees, more engaged customers, and stronger communities. Organizations like Cal Poly Humboldt are leading by example, showing that making biking safer and more accessible isn’t just good for individuals—it’s a catalyst for thriving local economies.”
Cal Poly Humboldt joins a total of 1,192 current BFBs nationwide, including everything from government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, museums, hospitality establishments, bike shops, and other employers, all united in a commitment to transform American workplaces to be more welcoming to both customers and employees who bike. The Bicycle Friendly Business Award recognizes an organization’s contributions in shifting up and accelerating the movement to build a bicycle friendly America for everyone.
"At the heart of every new and renewing BFB is a commitment to something greater—community, sustainability, and well-being, to name a few,” continued Nesper. “We’re proud to celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt for their ongoing efforts to champion cycling both within their workplace and in the world around them.”
Humboldt encourages bicycling as an easy alternative, budget-friendly transportation option and provides amenities such as Humboldt Bikeshare. The program, a partnership with the City of Arcata, offers a convenient, and low-cost method for the community to rent bikes. Additionally, the University provides services through the Bicycle Learning Center, a student-run toolkit and brain trust for all bike needs.
“We strive to improve the campus for bicyclists, and to educate and advocate for the safe use of bicycles as an affordable, healthy, and sustainable form of transportation and recreation,” says Morgan King, Climate Action Analyst. “And it seems to be making a difference—we're seeing a general increase in the use of bicycles, for recreation and for commuting. The use of our bike share program is up, and the Bicycle Learning Center is about as busy as it's ever been. We are honored to receive this designation and motivated to keep working until bicycling is an integral part of campus culture."
As part of the BFB network, Cal Poly Humboldt will have access to a variety of tools and technical assistance from the league to become even more welcoming to people who bike. When students, staff and faculty bike, great things happen like reducing one’s carbon footprint, embracing exercise, and saving money.
To learn more about the BFB program, or to apply, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/business.
About the Bicycle Friendly America Program
Since 1880, the League of American Bicyclists has been people-powered, with a goal to make bicycling safer and easier as a means of transportation and recreation. Today, the League continues to improve lives and strengthen communities through bicycling. We are more than 200,000 members and supporters strong with more than 1,000 state and local advocacy groups and bike clubs as well as thousands of businesses, universities, and communities together leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Learn more at www.bikeleague.org.