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Getting There
| Commuting Workshops
| Road/Rail/Water
| Bike Maps
| Parking
| Tips
Using the bicycle for transportation can be beneficial on
many levels. It's healthy for you and the environment; it
reduces traffic and parking congestion and allows for more
accessible communities.
Getting There
The Bicycle Alliance is involved in several programs to help people ride to work and school:
Bike Buddy Program
After a one-year hiatus, the Bicycle Alliance has resumed the
Bike Buddy Program that matches experienced bicycle commuters with
those looking for tips and guidance in learning how to use their bicycle for transportation.
In Spokane? There is also a separate website for
Spokane Bike Buddy
Program, coordinated by the
Spokane Bicycle Club
and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington.
Safe Routes to School Program
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington and
Feet First have partnered to form the
Center for Safe Routes to School in
Washington State which is funded by a Transportation Enhancements grant
from the Washington State Department of Transportation. The combined
efforts of the organizations will provide extensive resources and
assistance to communities and schools around Washington. Check out the
new Safe Routes website
or contact Dave Janis at daveja@bicyclealliance.org or 206/224.9252.
Bicycle Commuting Workshops
Join the Bike Alliance's Commuting Program Director (and year-round car-free bicycle commuter!),
Kent Peterson,
for one or both of these upcoming bicycle commuting seminars:
Are you looking for advice about commuting by bicycle?
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington has the resources you need to select a route and learn
the basics of riding in traffic. The Alliance can also help you select a bike and learn basic repair skills.
Every Friday afternoon in March, April and May from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, Kent Peterson,
the Bicycle Alliance Commute Program Director, will answer any and all commuting questions
at the Seattle Bike Station, 311 3rd Avenue South..
Stop by to chat, get a bike map, learn how to fix a flat tire and learn more about commuting
in the Puget Sound area.
For bike commute advice anytime,
call the Bicycle Alliance at 206-224-9252 or email bikebuddy@bicyclealliance.org
Notes from Previous commute workshops, with links to Kent's
entertaining and insightful take on getting the most out of your commute:
Commuting Tips:
- Toronto Cyclist Darren J. has some good tips for cycle commuters who don't have access to a shower at work:
how-to-always-smell-fresh
On the Road, Rail, and Water
Links to information on taking your bike on buses, trains, ferries.
See Bike Routes submitted by actual bicyclists at
www.bikely.com
You can see routes that are recommended by others, and submit your own route.
Links to Bike maps
Warning: some of these files are large and may take a considerable amount of time to view or download over a dial-up connection.
Bicycle Parking
It's not enough to just ride your bike--you still need a secure and convenient place to lock it
up once you get to where you are going. We developed design guidelines for Effective Bicycle Parking under our
Shop by Bike program.
Retailer's Guide to Implementing Effective Bicycle Parking
12 Bike Parking Essentials for Retailers (summary page)
Bike rack vendors can provide products from the basic to the creative and custom.
Check out these web sites to see what is available or can be created to order:
For commuters, more permanent shelters are in order. The following links provide information
on installing lockers at your place of work or renting publicly available lockers at Park-and-Ride
locations:
Workplace Lockers
Park and Ride Lockers
Looking for a place to clean up after you bike to work? Check out this list of
Gyms/Athletic Clubs with showers [Word doc] in Seattle's central business district.
Tips
Be a Better Bicyclist
- Take an Effective Cycling Course
- Ride Smart
- Wear a Helmet
Getting There
| Commuting Workshops
| Road/Rail/Water
| Bike Maps
| Parking
| Tips
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