Incentives

Sad Bike Rack Next to a Tree in Urban Setting

Sad Racks Episode #13

Functional and pleasant bike parking is a key investment for any real estate project. And when it goes wrong, it can be plain scary, not to mention cost a bundle to fix. Is this rack beyond sad? Yes, it has joined the collection of sad racks.

Our Predictions for Bikes in 2023

Each year, we reflect on the world of bikes and look for clues as to where the industry may be headed in the coming year. Many of the current trends and corresponding predictions aren’t new, but rather exciting inflection points that signal growth and expansion. Here are our predictions for bikes and more in 2023:

Sad Racks Episode #14b

Functional and pleasant bike parking is a key investment for any real estate project. And when it goes wrong, it can be plain scary, not to mention cost a bundle to fix. Is this rack beyond sad? Yes, it has joined the collection of sad racks.

Sad Racks Episode #9

We’ve all heard that work will be different from now on: Flexible schedules; a blend of onsite and work-from-home (WFH) days per week; or, in some cases, total annihilation of the physical office. And as transportation professionals, we’re all anxious to know how this new work frontier will affect the commute.

Our Predictions for Bikes in 2022

Each year, we reflect on the world of bikes and look for clues as to where the industry may be headed in the coming year. Many of the current trends and corresponding predictions aren’t new, but rather exciting inflection points that signal growth and expansion. Here are our predictions for bikes and more in 2023:

From Reticent to Regular Rider — Using a Behavior Change Model to Design Effective Bike Programs

We know from experience that no single class, incentive, or approach will motivate someone to shift from their car to a bike. That’s because behavior change is a process with distinct stages. So how do you know what interventions and programming will work?

How to Launch a Successful Corporate E-Bike Loaner Program

Given the post-pandemic landscape, we strongly believe e-bikes will be an effective tool in fighting the back-to-work carmageddon. The reasons are multifold: E-bikes are naturally a socially-distanced mode; they’re on-demand and efficient — riders aren’t beholden to bus schedules and won’t get stuck in traffic; and they’re an equalizer — they work well for those who don’t think of themselves as cyclists; aren’t in tip-top physical shape; have a commute that’s longer than a few miles; or need to haul kiddos and groceries.

Top 10 Reasons to Ride

Here at Bikes Make Life Better, we’re still finding ways to celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Now more than ever is the perfect time to remember why we all chose to bike in the first place. See our top 10 reasons to ride relayed by our superstar staff.

Get Women on Wheels at Your Workplace

Want more people to ride bikes for transportation? Start focusing your efforts on women! Women are the “indicator species” when it comes to adequate and safe bike infrastructure, and research shows that in places where more women ride, more people in general ride.

The Cycling Gender Gap and How to Bridge It

Given that women make just 25 percent of all bicycling trips, it's hard to believe that about a century ago, the bicycle was instrumental in achieving greater gender parity in this country. But all is not lost: We have strategies to help you close the biking gender gap at your organization, and get more women on wheels!