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We have a BUG here at work and so do a few other employers. AnalogueAndy of this parish is the real driving force behind ours.
Really – it is what you want it to be and only limited by the enthusiasm of the cyclists (and the employer a bit). We use it to represent the cyclist community at meetings for example – but we have more covered bike racks (hundreds more), more showers and changing rooms and now even more lockers – partly down to the cycling community. It is a focal point for sharing route information, liaising with local councils about safety and stuff, running events (we’ve had joint events with other local BUGs – well received) too. A local BUG has slightly more forward-looking employers and they have a fleet of ‘try it’ bikes, a couple of electric bikes and an on-site tool kit / emergency spares for the use of all.
Sell the good to the employer (fitter and healthier employees with less absence, less parking problems, ‘green transport publicity’ etc) and tap them for some funds.
Get as many people involved as possible, let enthusiastic people run with good ideas and make of it what you want.