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Top Reasons to Commute by Bicycle…

• IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS. Some benefits of an active lifestyle include avoidance of chronic diseases, better family life, elevation of mood, extension of life span and enhancement of personal appearance and self-image.

• HELP IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT. According to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, vehicle emissions and small gas-powered engines contribute to almost 70% of ground-level ozone, more commonly known as SMOG.

• SAVE TIME. By combining your commute with your daily fitness routine, you can save time.

• SAVE MONEY. If you have a compact car and drive alone to and from work everyday, your yearly commute is costing you at least $2000*. Replace your vehicle with your bike and save.

*According to the 1993 edition of "Your Driving Costs," by the American Automobile Association, if you commute 25 miles each day and your car gets 25 M.P.G., your commuting cost are around $2110.50 a year (based on 252 work days a year). This figure includes gas, oil, maintenance, tires, insurance, registration, taxes, depreciation and finance charges.

Did you know that you can take your bike with you on the RTA buses and NEW trolleys?

Take your bicycle along when you ride the bus!

Easy to use bike racks are available on most RTA routes. Bike rack routes provide cyclists with convenient transportation to work, local trails and colleges at no additional cost.

Each light-weight rack (located on the front of the bus) conveniently hold two bicycles. Bikes can be loaded and unloaded in just a few seconds by their owners.

For more information about "Bikes on Buses," call the RTA RideLine at 226-1144.

Additional Topics:

 

Why Commute by Bike?	Commuter Gear Basics	Commuter Network
How to Commute by Bike	Commuting and Health	Bikes on Buses
Overcoming Excuses	Clothing Materials	Employers
Reasons to Commute	Mechanic's tips	Links

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