{"id":9924,"date":"2023-03-10T15:42:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T19:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanfitnessindex.org\/?p=9924"},"modified":"2023-03-10T15:42:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T19:42:03","slug":"bike-pedestrian-friendly-spaces-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acsmsoftware.com\/afitesttest\/bike-pedestrian-friendly-spaces-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Activity Friendly Spaces Make Good Business &#8220;Cents&#8221;: How Local Businesses can Support and Advocate for Pedestrians and Cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without question, activity friendly spaces\u2014those that support walking and bicycling for leisure and transportation\u2014are good for both personal health and the environment. When trips that are usually taken via automobile are taken by foot or bike instead, there is reduced traffic, congestion and pollution. But are these spaces good for businesses? You can bet your bottom dollar they are.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research supports the idea that activity friendly spaces can drive economics and spending. Several studies have noted that customers who arrive via bike tend to frequent commercial areas more often than customers who arrive via other modes, and they often spend more, resulting in higher sales.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1-5<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 In New York City, the installation of a bike lane increased the likelihood of travel for both pedestrians and cyclists, creating greater exposure to businesses in the area studied<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and contributed to an increase in retail sales and fewer commercial vacancies in the neighborhood.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A survey of San Francisco retailers revealed that the majority (65%) perceived that bike lanes had a positive impact on their sales and noted few negatives.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Communities designed to promote active living (i.e. provisions for pedestrians and cyclists, greenspace, trails) also are noted to have greater property values and result in greater revenue from property taxes than communities that do not include these features.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>8<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Areas with greater walkability and active living supports are tied to the benefits of decreased pollution, improved social capital, more community activism and less car use, which was related with improved office, retail and apartment values.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>9<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promoting walking or bicycling to work offers significant benefits to employers; the many health benefits associated with biking and regular exercise include decreased healthcare costs, improved productivity, reduced absenteeism and aligns with the goals of most worksite wellness programs.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The League of American Bicyclists, as a part of their Bicycle Friendly America<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TM<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> program, has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bikeleague.org\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bicycle Friendly Business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>TM<\/sup><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> initiative which allows businesses to apply to be recognized as bicycle friendly at different levels (bronze, silver, gold or platinum). League-recognized Bicycle Friendly Businesses have noted a wide range of motivation for promoting cycling among their employees and customers (e.g. economic outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, sustainability goals<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ). They\u00a0have also noted the importance of serving as a good example for their community and that cycling represents a core part of their company\u2019s identity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other strategies that local businesses can employ to promote active transportation can include participation in advocacy for infrastructure that encourages walking and biking. Partnering with local pedestrian and cyclist coalitions or advocacy groups to support policies, legislation or funding for capital improvements to local spaces can be helpful, as buy-in from\u00a0additional stakeholders bolsters confidence in those policies. For example, advocating for greater bicycle parking may result in some controversy if it is accompanied by the elimination of car parking spots. However, initiatives to replace on-street parking in commercial districts with a bike corral typically yields spots for 8-10 bikes where one car could have parked. It has been well documented that this swap typically does not harm sales, rather, it can lead to an increase in revenue.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">13<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> After seeing the impact in other areas, merchants in Portland, OR,\u00a0indicated their overwhelming support for the swap to improve business and enhance the overall streetscape.<\/span><sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\">14<\/span><\/sup><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Additionally, increased spending in a commercial area could generate greater sales tax for the region, helping the community to pay for the installation and upkeep of the supportive infrastructure, possibly leading to expanded efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses have an important role to play in cultivating\u00a0activity-friendly spaces as key stakeholders in local economies. The potential for impact beyond commercial benefit is substantial, influencing health and environmental outcomes throughout the community where they live and work. Investments in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure just make good \u201ccents\u201d for businesses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><em><strong>Author: <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2303827 BCX0\">Melissa Bopp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2303827 BCX0\">, Ph.D., FACSM<\/span><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>References<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Popovich N, Handy SL. 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