Two percent of the survey participants said that they would commute by bicycle if showers and lockers were provided at their work sites. Providing locker rooms for employees encourages bicycle commuting as well as other healthy activities like jogging or playing sports during the lunch hours.
Healthy employees are productive employees.
Often a domino effect takes place in office that make healthy activities a fun and encouraged part of their program. A few cyclists will naturally generate more who want to join in the fun. Employers demonstrate a tangible concern for their employees' health and welfare when they install lockers and showers. Existing buildings may not have many options for new locker room locations. A common complaint of cyclists working in professional offices is the need to change clothes in a rest room shared with customers, clients and visitors.