Suggested Additional Services
- Establishment of leadership team (BIA staff, business owners, community members, etc) to meet periodically to evaluate efforts and share lessons learned.
- Bike Welcome Centre equipped with First aid kit and readily available.
- Access to public washrooms (where possible), rest area (preferably covered) and water (either from a water fountain or by purchase from a concession stand)
- Promotion of bike parking locations.
- Provision of larger bike parking options, including bike corrals.
- Creation and promotion of discount programs for cyclists.
- Bike share station or bike rental location within proposed business area.
- Customer deliveries made by bike where possible.
- Shared bikes available for business operators and staff to sign out for local area deliveries and errands.
- Installation of signs showing bicycle-friendly status and welcoming cyclists to Bicycle-Friendly Business Area
- Creation of an integrated marketing campaign that highlights the Bicycle- Friendly Business Area designation and participation in the Ontario By Bike Network.
- Upon receipt of designation, promote participation with media release and outreach to media outlets working to maximize public relation opportunities. Bike-themed launch event may be considered.
- Where applicable participation in other complementary programs promoting cycling, safety, health and education, as well as programs that promote cycling activities for residents. (E.g. Share the Road, CAN Bike, etc).
- Working with municipality to promote and provide improved bicycle infrastructure and parking.
