IHMC is officially a bike-friendly work place.
The League of American Bicyclists has recognized IHMC as a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM). IHMC joins a group of nearly 1,200 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies across the United States that have a bike-friendly designation.
“The business community’s investment in bicycling is playing a central role in making the country a safer, happier, and more sustainable place to live and work,†said Amelia Neptune, League Bicycle Friendly Business Program Manager. “We applaud this new round of businesses, including IHMC, for leading the charge in creating a bicycle-friendly America for everyone.â€
The designation lasts for four years, and is renewable thereafter. Before that, IHMC can re-apply for a higher designation.
Tim Bustos, Principal at Sustainable Transportation Planning & Design commented, “On behalf of Bike Pensacola, I’d like to congratulate IHMC on being awarded a “Bicycle Friendly Business” award at the “Bronze Level.” The criteria developed by LAB is challenging at best, so many businesses don’t even get an ‘honorable mention’ the first time they apply. The fact that IHMC came in at the Bronze level the first time around demonstrates their commitment to a more bikeable community, and all area residents benefit from their efforts.”
Several IHMC employees bike to and from the Pensacola location, and the Institute has its own bikes for employees to use.
IHMC is participating as a Pensacola refreshing station offering breakfast and robotics lab tours to people biking to work on Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 20 between 7 and 9:30 am.
Learn more about the League’s Bicycle Friendly Business program at bikeleague.org/business.