Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day 2010, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the Baltimore region and across the nation on Friday May 21, 2010. This year will mark the 13th annual event in the Baltimore region and will feature morning rallies at locations around the region, including:
Additional events are also being planned at area universities and corporations. Stay tuned for more information to be posted on this site, in the Bike Ped Beacon e-newsletter, and on our Facebook page! Registration closed at noon on Thursday, 5/20 Bike-up registration is available onsite at the rallies. [Rally locations and times]. All participants will receive an on-the-go snack and drink, and the chance to win prizes at the individual rally sites. Bike and Benefits Card We all know that biking has many benefits to your health, the environment, and more. But now in the Baltimore region, you can start biking for some exciting new benefits! To participate, simply download your copy of your Bike & Benefit Rewards Card. Then, bike to these bike friendly establishments and receive your B2W benefit. Offers include gifts, discounts, chances to win prizes, and more! >> Download your card today (pdf, 201 kb)
Bike to Work Day promotes a “clean commute” and is part of the region's Clean Commute Initiative, which begins in April. Late Spring is the start of the ground-level ozone season, when we hear about Code Red and Orange Ozone Action Days. On those days, the air is dangerous to breathe – especially for the young and for the elderly. Single occupancy vehicles produce 20% of the dangerous ozone-emission pollution in the Baltimore area. Bike commuting can improve the air we breathe. Learn more...
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 May 2010 11:59