Encouragement Programs and Resources
Amenities at Work Some employees will not consider biking or walking to work without the assurance that they can shower when they arrive . Showers also allow employees to exercise at lunch . In buildings with 50-100 employees , one shower should be sufficient . In buildings with 100- 250 employees , one shower for each sex should be provided . Buildings housing over 250 employees should provide at least four showers with two of them being accessible to the disabled .
Ideally , there should be one lockable gym locker for every long-term bicycle parking space provided where the regular bicycle commuter can store work clothes . In addition to providing a locker to each regular bicycle commuter , other lockers should be available to encourage potential new bike commuters . These facilities will also encourage lunch-time fitness activities which benefit both the employee and the employer .
Awareness Days / Events A specific day of the year can be devoted to a theme to raise awareness and celebrate issues relating to that theme . A greenway and its amenities can serve as a venue for events that will put the greenway on display for the community . Major holidays , such as July 4th , and popular local events serve as excellent opportunities to distribute bicycling information . The following are examples of other national events that Arlington can use to improve usage of bicycle facilities :
Car-Free Day ( September 22 ) Car-Free Day is an international day to celebrate getting around without cars . This fall event coincides with the beginning of the school year and is the perfect way to kick-off programs that promote bicycling and raise awareness for environmental issues . Car-Free events can last for an entire week or month , featuring alternative transportation promotional activities , fitness expos , transit-use incentives , walking and jogging group activities , running and bicycling races and rides , etc .
“ Strive Not to Drive Day ” This event example , from the Town of Black Mountain , North Carolina , is an annual event to celebrate and promote the Town ’ s pedestrian achievements for the year throughout their region . Awards for pedestrian commuters , as well as booths , contests , and other events are organized through their local MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force and the Land-of-Sky Regional Council . A similar event could be held in Arlington to focus on walking or bicycling issues , as the Hike and Bike System Master Plan is implemented .
National Trails Day This event is held every year in June . Other events , competitions , races , and tours can be held simultaneously to promote trail use within Arlington . For example , in Greensboro , North Carolina , the Parks and Recreation-Trails Division sponsors events for National Trails Day , and it has become a huge event for the entire city . The regional trail system would be a perfect location for hosting an event .
Earth Day Earth Day is April 22nd every year and offers an opportunity to focus on improving the
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