May is Bike Month and ATP has resources to help your organization or property prepare. Work together with your ATP representative to participate in Bike to Work Day (BTWD), promote bike commuting and amenities on-site, and maintain or renew your Bicycle Friendly Business designation.
Bike to Work Day
Registration is open for this fun and free event coming up on Thursday, May 15, 2025. When registering for the event, remember to note your preferred pit-stop where you’ll be able to pick up your free t-shirt, food, and giveaways. This year BTWD will feature over 100 pit-stops across the DMV, with eight in Arlington to choose from. Arlington was recently designated a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community due to its expanded network of trails and bike lanes, as well as equitable access, making Arlington a great place to bike.
ATP can provide a myriad of resources to help make BTWD promotion as easy as possible. Reach out to an ATP representative to inquire about digital or physical fliers and tailored language for you to promote the event at your business or property. As an added benefit, promoting BTWD awards Silver Level credit in the Champions program. Whether you’re already a member or interested in learning more about earning recognition through Champions, ATP is happy to support you in promoting this annual community event!
Resources for a Smooth Ride
Arlington’s Bike Comfort Map
BikeArlington’s Comfort Map is ideal whether you’re planning your route as a bike commuter or mapping out any other rides. The Bike Comfort Map was updated in 2024 based on data like traffic stress, pavement conditions, and bicycle facilities throughout the County to provide a comprehensive analysis of comfort level. ATP can provide physical copies of the map to your employer or property to ensure employees, tenants, residents, and visitors are prepared for their ride.
Bike Shops Around Town
As many of us are now breaking out our bikes from their winter hibernation, it may be time for a safety check with a professional to ensure smooth rides this spring and summer. BikeArlington’s Bike Basics page has resources for you to find local bike shops, fix-it stations, and more so you can feel prepared commuting and enjoying the trails this Bike Month.
Register Your Bike with Arlington County Police Department
If your employees, tenants, or residents are biking in Arlington on a regular basis, ATP recommends filling out the Arlington County Police Department’s (ACPD) Bike Registration Form. If a bike is stolen, the ACPD is better equipped to assist if they have a record of it. After submitting the form, ACPD will send a decal in the mail to display on the bike.
Additionally, ATP has a resource available in English and Spanish with Tips for Locking Your Bike to help avoid theft and damage to your property.
Biking at Your Business and Property
Commute with Capital Bikeshare
Employers and properties can offer benefits that support bike commuting as an attractive alternative to driving alone. Offering a partially or fully subsidized Capital Bikeshare Corporate Membership or purchasing bulk passes can be a great way to incentivize biking. These benefits can aid with parking challenges as well as boost employee and resident wellness and satisfaction.
Bicycle Friendly Designations
Another way to help your property or business stand out this Bike Month is by applying for or maintaining a nationally recognized designation, such as Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB). Maintaining a BFB designation is an effective way to show your dedication to sustainability and commitment to wellness to employees, tenants, residents, and visitors. Organizations designated as a BFB contribute to Arlington’s Bicycle Friendly Community status by continuing to invest in and support biking throughout the County.
Host a Bike Month Event with ATP
ATP can assist your organization promote bike commuting and amenities by hosting a custom event. Your ATP representative will bring brochures and giveaways and can share tailored language to promote the event to employees, tenants, and residents ahead of time. Hosting an event with ATP is a fantastic opportunity for employees and residents to receive direct consultation regarding their commuting challenges and assistance with exploring other options that are sustainable and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. Reach out to ATP to start planning your custom event today!
Site Plan Assistance
If your property or business has Site Plan conditions, ATP can assist with maintaining your compliance. When it comes to biking, some buildings in Arlington have conditions for bike storage and related amenities. Arlington County’s Bike Standards Guide is a great place to start, and ATP reps are always available to answer your questions or connect you with a Site Plans representative.
Benefits for Champions
Organizations enrolled in the Champions program are eligible to receive credit for their organization or property for many of the opportunities mentioned throughout this blog, including:
- Promoting and participating in Bike To Work Day
- Hosting a bike tune-up event
- Offering Capital Bikeshare Corporate Memberships or providing bulk passes
- Applying for or maintaining a national Transportation Demand Management (TDM) designation, like Bicycle Friendly Business
- Hosting a custom event with ATP, such as a Bike Month event
- Promoting bike commuting and amenities on-site
- Actively manage mandated facilities including bike storage, showers, and lockers
- Providing e-bike/e-scooter charging station
- Providing property-owned/private bikes, e-bikes, or e-scooters
Joining the Champions program is simple. It starts with a brief enrollment meeting with your ATP representative. The program runs through the end of November, but Bike Month is fast approaching. Start earning credit and receive complimentary transportation and commuting assistance today. Get in touch to begin your Champions journey!
Take on Bike Month with ATP
Hopefully, you feel equipped for Bike Month with all the resources and support ATP offers your business or property mentioned above. Take advantage of Arlington’s great biking infrastructure and join us in encouraging employees, tenants, and residents to register for Bike To Work Day. If you have further questions, need fliers or brochures, or are interested in enrolling in Champions – ATP is happy to help.
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