RIDE TO WORK - Deco Bike

RIDE TOWORK™

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 WHAT EXACTLY IS DECOBIKE?

3 OUR RIDE TO WORK PROGRAM

4 RIDE TO WORK MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS

5 BENEFITS OF OUR RIDE TO WORK PROGRAM

6 HOW WE HELP TO GET THE WORD OUT

7 FAQ

8 WANT TO HOST A DECOBIKE STATION

9 SOUTH BEACH DECOSTATIONS

10 STATION LIST BY NEIGHBORHOOD

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The

average person loses 13 lbs. their

first year of commuting

by bike.(League of American Cyclists)

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Why do people commute by bicycle?

95% ride for health and fitness82% do it for the environment52% bike to avoid traffic congestion46% ride to save money on gasoline34% want to avoid car parking costs

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Bicycle

commuters do not pollute the air or

require extensive roadways or parking lots.(Harvard University) 2000)

DECOBIKE puts European-style bike sharing on the map. Our custom solar-powered DECOSTATIONS give you access to our DECOBIKES, which are always ready and can take you where you need to go. This system allows members to check a DECOBIKE out from any station 24/7 and simply return it to any station in the city when done.

DECOBIKE’s primary goals:•toreplacethoseshorttripsnormallymadebycar•toincreasecommunitymobility•improveuponcommunityhealth•reduceoverallneedforautomobilesandfossilfuels•helpridtheatmosphereofharmfulairpollution•fillingapinexistingtransitsystemstomakethelast

quarter mile to mile connection.

DECOBIKE AWARDS

2011 US Conference of Mayors Outstanding Achievement of City Livability Award for DECOBIKE Miami BeachHundreds of mayors and cities compete for this highly coveted award for innovative and successful programs the improve the quality of life for city residents.

2011 Dream in Green Leadership, Vision and Environmental Stewardship,

2011 Sustainable South Florida Award Best in Green Finalist

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WHAT EXACTLY IS DECOBIKE?

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and healthcare costs. While biking to work might not be feasible for all employees, by offering our Ride To Work program, you are encouraging your employees to be active stewards of their personal and environmental health, which can help your company in ways you may not realize.

WHY BE BIKE FRIENDLY?

• Nomorecommutingnightmares• Improveemployeehealth• Parkingbliss• Increaseefficiency• Betteremployees• Incentives

Best of all, being bike-friendly reduces and offsets your company’s carbon footprint and promotes a positive urban community impact while generating unparalleled goodwill for your organization.

Publicbicyclesharingprogramsarethenewestandmostinnovative form of public transportation to hit the streets in decades. Encouraging your staff to utilize bike sharing as a part of their daily commute is a great way to promote a sustainable urban transportation initiative and create a healthier, more productive workforce. Just as important, businessescansignificantlyreducetheircostsandheadaches associated with employee and guest parking. DECOBIKEisheretohelpdeliverthesegreatbenefitsat no cost for your business thanks to federal bicycle commuter incentives!

Introducing the DECOBIKE Ride to WorkProgram.

Our Ride to Work program gives your employees the freedom to use DECOBIKE throughout their workday as a quick and simple way to get to and from the workplace, as well as the fastest way to run errands around town. DECOBIKE puts 1,000 bicycles at their fingertips,24/7.Withapproximately100stationslocatedfromSouthBeachtoNorthBeach,gettingaroundthecityhas never been easier.

DECOBIKE’s Ride to Work program is not only a great way to energize and motivate your employees, but also a proven way to cut down on insurance

OUR RIDE TO WORK™ PROGRAM

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• EncourageemployeestobecomemembersoftheDecobike bike share program or open a DECOBIKE Ride to Work program for your organization.

• Enticeemployeestoparticipateinacompany-widebiking challenge and other fun activities.

DECOBIKE works closely with employers to help administer our Ride to Work program. DECOBIKE provides monthly account statements to the employer for their accounting records, which are used to obtain the taxoffsetfortheirparticipatingemployees.AdedicatedDECOBIKE representative will help make participation in theprogramstress-free.

GROUP RATE PROGRAM

We understand that not all organizations are in a position to offer their employees the commuter program as a part oftheirbenefitspackage–perhapsyou’reanonprofitorabusinessorganizationwithoutafederaltaxliability.Tothis end, we have created a Group Discount program for organizations with ten (10) or more employees that are interested in biking to work.

Please speak to your DECOBIKEAccountExecutiveabout how to participate in our Group Discount program.

COMMUTER TAX BENEFIT PROGRAM

The Bicycle Commuter Act is a simple solution to put cyclists on the same footing as people who receive qualifiedfederaltransportationbenefitsfortakingotherforms of public transportation to and from work.

UndercurrentU.S.law,federalcommuterbenefits are only available through an employer. An employee cannotdirectlytakeadvantageofthesetaxbenefits.The Internal Revenue Code, Section 132(a), provides for employers to be reimbursed for the cost ofbikecommutingexpensesviaanoffsetagainsttheemployer’sfederaltaxliabilityofupto$20permonth(oramaximumof$240peryear)foreachparticipating employee, effective January 1, 2009.

While our Ride to Work program offers a convenient way for employees to lower or eliminate their commuting costs, theprogramoffersotherbenefitsaswell.Theprogramoffers an employer the ability to enhance their benefitspackagewithanincentivethatcanbeusedtoattractandretainqualifiedemployeesinareaswith bike-sharingaccess,limitedparkingavailabilityandasadesirable health and wellness initiative.

Participatingemployeessimplysubmitamonthlyvouchertotheiremployerconfirmingtheyusedabikeasapart of their commute to work at least 10 times that month. Employees that take advantage of the federal bike commuter subsidy are ineligible for other federal transportationbenefitsduringthemonthstheyparticipatein our Ride to Workprogram.Pleasenote,thatunliketheotherqualifiedtransportationfringebenefits,aqualifiedbicyclecommutingreimbursementbenefitcannotbefundedthroughemployeepre-taxincome.

BeapartoftheDECOBIKE Ride to Work program by offering the following incentives to your employees:

• Participationinthefederalbikecommuterbenefitprogram

• Unlimited-ridesand24/7accesstoallDECOBIKE bikes and stations

• ComplimentaryDECOBIKE helmet for each participating employee

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BIKING REDUCES PARKING COSTS

When employees bike to work, they reduce the demand for parking spaces. This can help lower the cost of employer-paidparkingaswellasfreeupvaluableparking for your guests or customers. The square footage necessary for one vehicle parking space can provide enough room to park 8 bicycles, which can serve dozens of people each and every day.

• Freeupparkingforyourguestsorcustomers.• Reduceyourneedtoofferorreimbursefor

employee parking.• Happieremployeesleadtolessemployeeturnover• Notwaitinginrush-hourtrafficcanhelpleadtoaless

stressful workday and a more productive employee.• Supportingbikecommutingismuchlessexpensive

thananin-officefitnessfacilityorgymmemberships.

EMERGENCY RIDE HOME PROGRAM

TheEmergencyRideHome(ERH)programprovidesfreetaxiserviceforregisteredcommutersinMiami-DadeCountyintheeventofanunexpectedemergency24hours a day, seven days a week. Think of it as “commuter insurance.” Ask your DECOBIKE AccountExecutivehowthe program works.

Withallthesebenefitsavailable,whatareyouwaitingfor? Get your employees and your organization moving towards a healthier, greener future today!

BENEFITS OF OUR RIDE TO WORK™ PROGRAM

BENEFITS

When employers support biking to work programs, theyprovideaservicethatishighly-valuedbyemployeesthatisalsocost-effective,beneficialfortheenvironmentand important for the future success of their company, aswellastheoverallhealthandwell-beingoftheiremployees. Our Ride to Work program can help with employee issues such as:

• Monthlyparkingcosts• Healthcarecosts• Highturnoverrates• Lowmorale• Decreasedproductivity• Absenteeism

EMPLOYEES WHO EXERCISE REGULARLY HAVE LOWER HEALTH COSTS AND LESS SICK DAYS

TheUSDepartmentofHealth&HumanServices(HHS)reports that physical activity saves employers between 6-32%inhealthcostsperyear.Physicallyfitpeopleare also sick an average of two less days per year than peoplewhoarenotphysicallyfit.Commutingtoworkbybicycle solves transportation issues as well as increases health and vitality.

Adults

who bike to work have

better weight, blood pressure, and insulin

levels. (Gordon-Larsen, P., et al.,

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DECOBIKE can assist you every step of the way tohelppromoteandmarketthisnewandexciting benefittoyouremployeesasyouimplementyour Ride to Work program.

Our team will happily work closely with you to design promotional flyers, emails and memos as well as planning educational seminars or fairs to spread the word about yournewemployeebenefit.Wecancreateacustomizedplan of action to ensure all employees learn about our Ride to Work program.

HOW WE HELP GET THE WORD OUT

The average American household spends $7,179 per year on owning and

driving cars.(Bureau of Transportation

Statistics, 2010)

ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION

There are numerous ways to get the word out and encourage your employees to participate in this transit benefitprogram:

• Sendoutemailnotificationsandreminders

• Displaypostersandflyerinhightrafficarea ofyouroffice

• Includeinformationpacketswithpaychecks

• Includeanarticleinyourcompanynewsletter

• Provideinformationonyourcompany’sintranet

• IncludeinformationinyourNewHirepackets


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commuteto/fromworkatleast10dayspermonth.

Can participating employees also use DECOBIKE for personal use when not at the workplace?

Yes! One of the biggest perks of our Ride to Work program is that employees can use DECOBIKE24 hoursperday,7daysperweek-evenifitisforfun, exerciseorleisure.

Is there a security deposit required for each participating employer or employee?

No security deposit is required, however, each employee must furnish a credit or debit card in the event they do not return the bike or incur late fees. Employees are responsible for an additional usage fees if they keep a bike out beyond 60 minutes without docking it into the station.

If an employee fails to return a bike on-time, is the employer responsible for any late fees?

No, the employee is responsible for all late fees. Latefeesarebilleddirecttotheemployee’screditor debitcardonfile.

Who is responsible for maintaining the bikes?

DECOBIKE takes care of all maintenance issues with the bikes.

What proof is needed from a participating employee that they used a DECOBIKE at least 10 days in a month to qualify for bicycle commuter benefits?

Employees will submit a voucher for each calendar month in which they participated. Employer retains the vouchers for their records. We provide them online for your employees to download and print each month.

What records are provided to employer from DECOBIKE to utilize the federal bicycle commuter benefits?

DECOBIKE provides a monthly statement outlining the participating employees and costs associated with our Ride to Work memberships.

How do employers receive a tax benefit through the DECOBIKE program?

Attaxtime,employersreceiveanequaloffsetforeachqualifiedemployeeparticipatinginourRide to Work program as a part of the federal bicycle commuter benefits.

What is the savings/benefit amount for the each participating employee?

Thisfederaltaxincentivecoversbikeexpensesupto $20percalendarmonth,perparticipatingemployee (toamaxof$240peryear,peremployee)

What types of businesses can participate in the program?

Anyfor-profitbusinesswithanannualfederaltaxliability.

My company is a non-profit (or LLC or Government agency) how can we participate?

Non-profitsorLLC’scanparticipateinourGROUPRateprogram, which gives you a discounted rate but does nothaveataxbreakassocaitedwithit.ForGovernmentemployees, we offer a discounted Government rate. PleaseaskyourDECOBIKEAccountExecutiveformoredetails on how to particiapte.

What does an employee need to do to qualify for our Ride To Work™ program and the federal bicycle commuter benefits?

To qualify for the bicycle commuter incentives, an employee must utilize a DECOBIKE as a part of their

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Some businesses and organizations that do not have a DECOSTATIONon-siteorintheimmediateareamayqualify for a station to be installed on their premises.

Whether your property is a hotel, condominium, retail/shoppingcenterorofficebuilding,westrivetomake DECOBIKE available to as many riders as possible and will work closely with property owners to achieve this goal.

The presence of a DECOSTATION enhances the value of mostcommercialandmulti-familypropertiesbyimprovingmobility and access to customers, staff and residents. This is another chance to get involved with our “green” transportation program.

Contact your DECOBIKEAccountExecutivetodayformore information.

WANT TO HOST A DECOBIKE STATION?

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SOUTH BEACH DECOSTATION LOCATIONS


ARTDECOHISTORIC DISTRICTS

COLLINS WATERFRONT

MORRIS LAPADUSMID 20TH CENTURY

FLAMINGO WATERWAY

OCEAN BEACH

OCEAN DR | COLLINS AVE

FLAMINGO PARK

ESPAÑOLA WAY

PALM VIEW

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CORPORATE OFFICE DECOBIKE LLC

tel.305.416.7445 fax.305.416.7446

41NE17Terrace Miami,FL33132

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