On September 22, 2022, Pr Marc-André Mahé (General Manager), Laurence Picard (Deputy General Manager) and Sandra Gilles (Mobility Plan referent) are proud to announce the Centre Baclesse's commitment to obtaining the "Pro-Vélo Employer" label.
The Objectif Employeur Pro-Vélo (OEPV) program
The Centre François Baclesse has signed up to the "Objectif Employeur Pro-Vélo" program run by the French federation of bicycle users (FUB), which aims to help employers develop a cycling culture by deploying facilities and services to promote the use of bicycles for commuting.
Why do we get involved?
"Overthe past few years, we have implemented a number of actions, via our Mobility Plan, to encourage the use of bicycles to come to work at Baclesse. For example: secure bicycle parking at the Centre, the introduction of the sustainable mobility package, bicycle repair workshops..." points out Sandra Gilles, the Centre's Mobility Plan referent.
"We now want to enhance the value of our approach by obtaining this OEPV label, and implement new actions to reinforce the cycling culture at the Baclesse Center," explains Laurence Picard, Deputy General Manager.
How does it work?
The program offers employers a tailor-made support program run by experts. The program begins with a self-diagnosis based on the Pro-Bike Employer Reference Guide, to identify the employer's strengths and areas for improvement. The employer then receives personalized advice on how to improve its cycling policy, as well as a bonus for setting up services and equipment.
The Pro-Vélo Employer label
Once the support program has been completed and the measures implemented by the employer have been assessed against the guidelines during an on-site audit, the employer can be awarded the Employeur Pro-Vélo label (Gold, Silver or Bronze, depending on the number of points obtained). This label is valid for a period of 3 years.
This label will highlight the cycling culture established by the establishment and create a community of pro-bike employers.
Signing the commitment charter
During European Mobility Week, on September 22, 2022, the Centre François Baclesse signed the commitment charter of the "Objectif Employeur Pro-Vélo" program.. This formalizes the Centre's commitment to the label.
