Ride Forward is designed to solve transportation barriers for KBP employees who do not have reliable access to a vehicle by providing bicycles as a dependable way to commute to work and navigate their communities.

Ride Forward operates through an Area Coach nomination process. Area Coaches submit a nomination for employees who are experiencing transportation challenges that actively limit their ability to get to work or maintain consistent hours.

This program is not intended as a reward or recognition initiative. Nominations should be based on demonstrated transportation barriers and how providing a bike would directly help solve a work-related access issue.

Ride Forward is available to employees who meet the following requirements:

• Must be employed at least 90 days and have worked 130 hours

• Bikes are provided to address active transportation barriers that impact employment and access to their community

• This includes situations where lack of transportation limits an employee’s ability to work scheduled shifts, maintain consistent attendance, or commute safely to and from work.

• Ride Forward nominations are submitted by Area Coaches and Supervisors.

• To begin the process, contact the KBP Cares team to request the nomination link.

• This application is not publicly available and is provided directly to leadership to ensure appropriate use of the program.

• To ensure timely fulfillment and proper follow-up, Area Coaches may submit one Ride Forward nomination at a time

• Once a bike has been delivered and the required follow-up has been completed, a new nomination may be submitted.

Ready to submit a Ride Forward nomination? Contact the KBP Cares team to request the nomination link or reach out with any questions about the program.