BIKE / WALK PROGRAM
Biking or walking to work not only saves you money and reduces your
personal carbon foot print, but also
helps you to stay fit and healthy.
Click
here to see how much money you can save and carbon you reduce
when you
commute by biking or walking. Why not get your work out
during your daily commute?
Thinking about biking or walking to work? Here are
some things to consider.
Assess Your Fitness Level
Prior walking to work or hopping on your bike and cycling to
work, it’s a good idea to take a walk or spin around your neighborhood – walking
or biking for the period of time that you expect it will take you
to commute to work. If you don’t feel comfortable at first,
why not “train” on the weekends to work up to your
commute to work.
How Far from Work Do You Live?
The average walking speed is 3 MPH, while the average biking
speed is 10 MPH. Therefore if you live within these distances to
work, an active commute could be right for you! If you live
further than these distances, you may want to commute by walking
or biking to/from the train station or bus stop or perhaps drive
your car (or carpool!) to an appropriate location and complete
your commute using your footpower!
Equipment Needs
For walking all that is required is pair of walking shoes that provide
good support. For biking, its important to have a bike that’s
in good working condition, a HELMET is a must, and appropriate closed
toe foot-ware. If you are commuting during dusk or darkness,
you should also have reflective materials and a bike light (headlight
and tail light). At the worksite, check to make sure that the
facility has an appropriate location to park your bike and make sure
to purchase a bike lock to secure your bike once parked. Check
our Cycling Corner for resources to have your bike “tuned-up” and
to pick up the equipment you’ll need for a safe commute.
Education
MassBike offers classes in safe bike commuting as well as pamphlets
and brochures to help you learn more about the rules of the road
for bike commuter. The North Shore TMA also has resources to
help you have a safe and enjoyable commute. Check out our Transportation
Information Center for more info.
Programs
Earn cash for commuting to work by using your foot power to commute. Join
our Green to Work incentive program. The
more you commute by foot power, the more cash you can earn.
Resources
The North Shore TMA has many resources to help you plan your bike/walk
to work and support you as you continue to actively commute. Click
here to visit our Transportation Information Center.
Don’t forget, if you have an emergency at home
or you have to work late, the North Shore TMA offers a FREE
Guaranteed Ride Home for those who
carpool, vanpool, use public transit, bike or walk to work at least
2 days per week.
Take Your Bike on the MBTA!
Want to ride your bike to work, but maybe
think your commute is a little too long?
Why not take public transportation part of the way and ride
your bike from a location
that’s convenient and comfortable for you. The MBTA
allows you to take your bike
on their buses and/or trains. Click this link for specifics
of the MBTA
bike policy. |
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