Going for Gold How a Milledgeville IT company became Georgia’s 1 st Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Business Tom Glover Cogentes Founder President Bicycling.

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Going for Gold How a Milledgeville IT company became Georgia’s 1 st Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Business Tom Glover Cogentes Founder President Bicycling Club of Milledgeville 2016 Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce Chair

Who is Cogentes? Georgia-based IT support and services firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Milledgeville Serve customers throughout Georgia and worldwide Provide comprehensive technology services Network design and support Server and desktop sales and support Strategic technology guidance E-Marketing Services

What started as a way to lose weight…

Quickly turned into a passion

Team Cogentes

Supporting cycling through sponsorships

New office location

Office Facilities Dedicated indoor bike parking Showers Close proximity to local routes and trails Policy Changes Guaranteed Ride Home program Bicycle safety education materials made available Bicycle route information made available

Fall 2013 Designation by League of American Cyclists

2013 League Feedback Encouragement Office Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit Provide incentives to bike Create bike club Engineering Make bike parking Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) compliant Install lockers for employees Install a bicycle repair station or work stand Education Certify an LCI (League Cycling Instructor) on staff Distribute information on cycling events, routes and safety Evaluation Appoint a bike coordinator Conduct annual cycling survey Collect data on employee cycling

Bike with the boss program

Paid entry to organized rides

Cogentes bike challenge awards

Encouragement for the entire family

Celebrating 100% participation in National Bike Challenge

Spring 2015 Georgia’s FIRST Gold Bicycle Friendly Business!!!!

Why make the effort?

2015 League Feedback Provide cash incentives for all bicycle commuters Support national bicycle advocacy efforts Provide free lockers for cyclists to store personal belongings during workday Have one employee certified as League Cycling Instructor Gather more data on bicycle use at your business, year- round Set measurable goals to improve ridership and other key bicycling metrics

What’s next?

Two New League Cycling Instructors certified Spring 2015

Smart Cycling 101 for all employees December 2015

Partnering with Bicycling Club of Milledgeville to offer Smart Cycling 101 for club members and community in 2016

Work with other businesses in the community to help them attain Bicycle Friendly Business designations

2017… Georgia’s First Platinum BFB!