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Bicycle commuters invade Chicagoland streets Sunday Parkways one step closer Chicago seniors' walking commutes get boost Walking commute unveils hidden treasures Store owner gets employees to bike Field Museum offers staff bike sharing Bicycle Commuter Stations around the region Top marks for new Chicagoland transit websites |
Store owner gets employees to bike David Eenigenburg knows biking is good for business. Since opening his Trek Bicycle Store in Schererville, Indiana, he’s been on a mission to get more employees to bike to work. “The coffee pot goes unplugged for weeks. Biking to work
is better than a cup of coffee – people walk in refreshed,
productivity’s up, it’s a friendly atmosphere,”
David said. #1. Offer incentives. David gives his employees $5 every day they bike. By peak season, 60 percent of his employees were biking. #2. David sets an example. He bicycle commutes six miles each way every day. Now his general manager and service manager also bike. #3. Bicycle-friendly facilities take money, but David says it’s worth it. “Employees like that a business cares enough to put showers in.” His store has ample bike parking, showers and a locker room. #4. David is a strong believer in bicycle commuter education. He posts information on the website and around the store and talks about bicycle commuting in staff meetings. #5. Encourage employees. David’s service
manager, Bill Zellers, commutes eight miles to work by bike every
day since October. Now he says it’s a habit. What got him
hooked? “Just encouragement,” Zellers said.
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