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Getting Started
Use the following suggested steps to make the most out of your participation in the Bicycle Friendly Businessâ„ 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.