Crafton Tull named Gold Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists

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Rogers-based engineering firm one of 16 Arkansas businesses to earn a Gold rating

The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Crafton Tull with a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning the company a place alongside more than 1,100 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

“When businesses support biking, they strengthen the communities they serve,” said Bill Nesper, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists. “Across industries, from nonprofits cultivating more active workplaces to transportation planning firms designing inclusive streetscapes, Bicycle Friendly Businesses like Crafton Tull are building a healthier, more connected America.”

Crafton Tull is one of 16 businesses with a Gold rating in Arkansas and more than 1,140 nationwide designated as Bicycle Friendly Businesses. These businesses include everything from government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, museums, hospitality establishments, bike shops, and other employers, all united in a commitment to transform American workplaces to be more welcoming to both customers and employees who bike. The Bicycle Friendly Business award recognizes an organization’s contributions in shifting up and accelerating the movement to build a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone.

The Crafton Tull team takes monthly group bike rides

“At the heart of this work is consistency. Bicycle Friendly Businesses don't treat biking as a one-time project. They build it into their policies, their benefits, and their culture. Crafton Tull has shown what it looks like to stick with that commitment and make it part of how they operate every day.”

Bill Nesper

Executive Director
League of American Bicyclists

Crafton Tull encourages bicycling as a transportation option and provides amenities such as a bike storage and maintenance facility at its Rogers office, rentable e-bikes and incentives such as a wellness reimbursement program. The company also invested in a 30-foot pedestrian and bicycle trail between the Rogers office and an adjacent neighborhood allowing for easy access for staff to reach the area trail system.

“Our continued work planning and designing on-road and off-road bicycle facilities reflects our commitment to the health, economic, and transportation benefits that a strong bicycle and pedestrian network can bring to a community. That commitment extends beyond our projects and into our company culture. We take pride in advocating for cycling in all its forms and in our communities and throughout our company. Cycling is woven into who we are, and we are proud to be recognized as a Gold Bicycle Friendly Business.”

Matt Crafton, P.E., FACEC

President + CEO
Crafton Tull
 
Matt Crafton, President + CEO joins Bob Crafton, Founder of Crafton TullMatt Crafton, President + CEO joins Bob Crafton, Founder of Crafton Tull

As part of the BFB network, Crafton Tull will have access to a variety of tools and technical assistance from the League to become even more welcoming to people who bike. When employees bike, there’s not only a positive impact on mental and physical health, but also the opportunity to make meaningful connections with coworkers through a shared interest.  

To learn more about the BFB program, or to apply, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/business. 

About the Bicycle Friendly America Program:

To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, including the Bicycle Friendly Community® (BFC), Bicycle Friendly State® (BFS), Bicycle Friendly Business® (BFB), and Bicycle Friendly University® (BFU) programs, visit www.bikeleague.org/BFA.

Since 1880, the League of American Bicyclists has been people-powered, with a goal to make bicycling safer and easier as a means of transportation and recreation. Today, the League continues to improve lives and strengthen communities through bicycling. We are more than 200,000 members and supporters strong, with more than 1,000 state and local advocacy groups and bike clubs, as well as thousands of businesses, universities, and communities together leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Learn more at www.bikeleague.org.