The TecnoCampus obtains the Cycle Friendly Employer recognition

The European Federation of Cyclists (ECF) thus recognizes the efforts of the Tecnocampus in this area, which in recent months has implemented various measures to facilitate daily cycling trips in its community.

Among other measures, the TecnoCampus has implemented different actions in the following areas with the aim of increasing the use of bicycles in students and workers:

• Area of ​​information, communication and motivation: participation in bicycle promotion campaigns, design of a cycling map around the TecnoCampus, training sessions for the use of the bicycle, information on social networks about the benefits of the bicycle, etc.
• Area of ​​coordination and organization: increase the use of the bicycle through different actions and a BikeHero reference in the company, coordination with other companies and councils.
• Scope of services: availability of resources and services to facilitate the use of the bicycle.
• Infrastructure area: quality and characteristics of the bicycle parking, changing rooms for students and staff, showers, connection with bike lanes.
•  Car park management area: transformation of car spaces into bicycle parking.
• Area of ​​customer and visitor traffic: bicycle parking for customers.

The Cycle Friendly Employer project aims to highlight public and private institutions that are committed to implementing bicycle-related measures as a tool to move towards more sustainable mobility and the reduction of pollutant emissions in the processes and routines of the centers. of work.

"We are proud to receive this recognition, as we are the first university in the state to adhere to this certification and is an incentive to continue working to promote the health and quality of life of the university community." points out Alba Pardo, head of the Healthy and Sustainable Campus project. Pardo points out that the promotion of cycling not only contributes to increasing the level of physical activity and improving health and quality of life, but also has effects in terms of sustainability that make the TecnoCampus an active, healthy and sustainable environment. "We will also work together with the Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability to launch other initiatives," he concludes.

Bikefriendly Group is the company responsible at the state level for assessing the degree of adequacy of public and private entities and for recognizing those that meet the parameters established by the CFE certification.

Organizations that want to be recognized as a Cycle Friendly Employer must implement other measures that serve to encourage the use of the bike among their staff, such as the participation of their employees in the awards 30 Days Bike at Work of April, the annual 'Bike to Work' competition in May, the launch of an incentive program or regular campaigns to encourage the use of the bike, a map of safe routes to reach work, a basic maintenance space for bikes or promoting training sessions on cycling and mobility issues.

About the TecnoCampus

The TecnoCampus integrates the university and the company in a unique space dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. Based in the city of Mataró, in the Maresme region, it has a vocation to be a national and international project. It brings together three university centers attached to Pompeu Fabra University and more than a hundred companies in the field of the knowledge economy.

About CFE

The CFE certification is promoted by the European Cyclists' Federation, the highest international authority in defense of the interests of cyclists, and is currently in force in 18 countries of the European Union. With a common methodology and a validity of 3 years, this program aims to significantly increase the presence of the bicycle in the daily life of companies and generate the habit of traveling by bicycle, making our cities healthier environments, safe and of higher quality.

About Bikefriendly Group

Bikefriendly Group is the leading company in the field of bicycle promotion in Spain. A business group that develops three main lines of activity: a network of accommodation and establishments that adapt their services and infrastructures to facilitate the reception of cyclists; a travel agency specializing in cycling tourism, and a consultancy that accompanies territories and companies that want to promote the use of the bike.