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Bike / Walk
Bike to Work Week (May 12-16, 2008)
WIN
A FREE BIKE! Pledge to ride or
walk to work at least one day during bike to work week and enter a
drawing for a bicycle and helmet. With gas prices escalating,
what better time to get out and enjoy the weather, save the
environment, save money and have fun! The goal
of bike to work week is to promote bicycling or walking to work as
an alternative to driving in an effort to reduce traffic congestion
and improve air quality. To participate, simply complete the
registration form and fax back to Commute Connection by May 19,
2008.
Sign-up today!!!
- Bike to Work Week Flyer
- Bike to Work Week Flyer (11 x 17)
- Bike to Work Registration Form
- Bike to Work Employer Guide
- Bicycle Commute Gear Guide
- Bicycle Safety Guide
Bicycle drawing sponsored in part by Fun Sport Bikes in Modesto: 523-2700
Cost Savings
Bicycling is one of the least expensive ways to get to work, and walking saves even more. More than half of all Americans live less than five miles from where they work. The average annual price of keeping an automobile running is at least $3,000. The cost of running a bike for a year is less than $300. Enjoy the savings.
Great Exercise
Walking and Bicycling is one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise. Personal fitness is improved without setting aside additional time for exercise.
Saving the Environment
Bicycling is the most efficient form of transportation. Bikes are self-powered, quite, don’t eat gas, don’t release toxic fumes, don’t drip car fluids, reduce road wear and pollutants from the air we breathe.
Serenity & Pleasure
Bicycle commuters can leave behind congested roadways for a quiet back street or a scenic bike path. Commute with a bike buddy and make it fun and socially rewarding.
Parking Relief
More and more employers are struggling with limited parking. Once at work, parking is usually a breeze for bike commuters.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Using a bicycle to commute 4 days a week for 4 miles (one-way) saves 54 gallons of gas annually.
- Seven to twelve bicycles can park in one automobile parking space.
- It costs about $50 to build and maintain one space in a bike rack and $500 for a bike locker, yet one car parking space in a parking structure costs about $8,500.
- Bike-to-Work Week is celebrated every May.
Bike Maps
COMMUTE CONNECTION TEAM
Donna Aflague
Sr. Regional Planner
Yvette Davis
Assoc.
Regional Planner
Lesley Miller
Regional Planner
Teresa Garcia
Planner Technician
1-800-52-SHARE
1-800-527-4273
209-468-8960 Tel
209-468-9930 Fax