Bicycling can also dramatically reduce employees' transportation costs. But before people will bicycle to work, they require secure bicycle parking. People have more confidence to bicycle to work when they are certain that they are able to park their bikes securely under cover. Fear of theft is one of the biggest deterrents to growth in cycling. Another factor is that bicycle parking at the workplace needs to be conveniently located.
Employers have much to gain from a cycling work force.
Employees who regularly cycle to work will be fitter than those traveling by car or public transportation. And fitter employees means less absenteeism and higher morale. Bicycle-friendly employers can derive other tangible benefits, including less need for automobile parking spaces. Many business initiatives and awards require proof that an organization has a good relationship with the local community and respects the environment. Providing Cycle-Safe bicycle lockers is very visible way of doing this.