Biking & Walking in Central Florida
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make life so great. Like the simple joy of a bike ride in the morning or a walk through a community you didn’t realize surrounded you.Biking and walking to work are great ways to reclaim your day. Not only will you be able to forget about gas prices altogether, you’ll also be taking care of that daily exercise that’s so easy to neglect.
If you work five miles or less from where you live, walking or biking to work may be the perfect answer when reThinking your commute.
If you work farther away, a bike could be your new best friend – many bicycle commuters ride ten miles or more each way every day. These committed commuters not only see a ton of money savings, they have chosen a commute that leaves practically no impact on the environment.
Small Changes Add Up
Just like carpooling or riding the bus, walking or biking to work benefits both you and your community.Benefits of Walking or Biking to Work
- Save Money
Cut the cost of driving to work by not driving at all! You will need comfortable walking shoes and a sturdy bike, but these expenses are small fractions of the cost to own and operate a car.
- Carbon Footprint
Walking or biking to work is a great way to take your green lifestyle to the next level! The two of these greener alternatives remove cars from the road, which helps decrease emissions, keeping our air clean and conserving natural resources.
- Great Exercise
Choosing an active transportation option like biking or walking to work is a great way to get your 30 minutes of daily activity.
- Rediscover Your Community
One of the things you may be missing out on by driving a car is your very own community. By walking or riding your bike to work, you have a unique opportunity to see – and visit – all of the local businesses in your neighborhood you usually pass by every day.
I Think I Can!
If you’re interested in riding your bike or walking to work, we encourage you to learn more through our Partners & Resources.By joining our mailing list, you will receive newsletters that will include information about local bicycle & pedestrian events, as well as safety training courses.
If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us by e-mail or call us at 1-866-610-RIDE (7433).
















