Walking and Biking to WorkTo sign up for Bike to Work Week, click HERE!
For people who live near their
workplaces, commuting to work by bicycling or walking can be a great
alternative to using a car. Bicycling and walking benefit you by
improving your health, eliminating the cost of gasoline, tolls, and
parking, lowering car insurance by driving fewer miles, and reducing
stress. Regular physical activity, such as walking or bicycling to
work, helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, colon cancer,
high blood pressure and diabetes. It also helps in controlling
weight, relieving symptoms of depression, and developing healthy
bones, muscles and joints. In addition, walking and bicycling
benefit the environment and help create more livable
communities.
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Workout to WorkGreater Mercer TMA's new Workout to Work program provides incentives for walking or bicycling to work or transit. Employers and commuters can get more info by clicking on Workout to Work!
Bike MapOur bicycle suitability map and guide for Mercer County is now available, thanks to a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It is designed to help you plan bike trips for commuting, errands, or recreation. Follow the link for more information and an order form. This is a list of tips for Bicyclists from the League of American Cyclists.
freewheels™, of Princeton, was a nationally recognized free neighborhood bike program developed by Greater Mercer TMA. Donated bikes were refurbished, painted yellow and made available for free local travel. The program is no longer in existence, but information is provided for your consideration. |
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