Biking & Walking

Biking and walking are not only good commuting options, they are good exercise. Employers can help bikers and walkers by providing changing and showering facilities as well as bike racks.

Biking To Work

Bicycling to work costs less than driving, especially if you already own a bike. Cycling allows you to stay in shape while you commute. People who bike to work arrive invigorated and work off the day's stress on the way home. Biking to work also means less traffic congestion and pollution for the region.

Here are some suggestions to help you to ease into bicycle commuting:

• Try a practice run on a weekend to find a good route and see how long it takes.
• Find a co-worker or friend who bikes and commute with them.
• Start by trying just one day a week (for example on "casual Friday").
  

Combining Bicycling and Transit

You can put your bike on a rabbittransit bus: Bike Info

Red Rose Transit also has bike racks on their buses.

Walking To Work

Consider your general health and your route to work when deciding if walking to work is right for you. You may want to begin slowly, one or two days a week, gradually building up to walking more often. Typically, most walkers commute about two miles one-way to work.Here are some tips:

• Select a good pair of walking shoes and appropriate clothing.
• Try a practice walk on a weekend to see how long it takes.
• Find a co-worker or friend who walks and commute with them.
• Use sidewalks, crosswalks, and signaled intersections especially in areas with heavy traffic.
• Consider general lighting and the neighborhoods you travel through. If walking at dawn or dusk, consider reflective wrist or leg bands.