Choosing active transportation — like biking or walking — can make your commute more enjoyable while providing numerous health and environmental benefits. Walking or cycling increases daily physical activity, boosts energy, reduces stress and enhances overall well-being. Active transportation also helps alleviate traffic congestion and lowers harmful carbon emissions, contributing to a cleaner, greener community.
Beyond practical advantages, biking and walking offer a chance to explore your neighborhood in new ways, connect with your surroundings and add some fun to your day. Every step or pedal not only benefits you but also supports the environment.
Commute PA will help you explore walking and biking as an option to travel to and from your destination safely.
Whether it’s looking for a route to use or learning about the rules of the road, we are here to assist you! By incorporating active transportation into your daily commute, you can significantly reduce your commuting costs and improve your overall health. Check out the resources below to begin your journey.
Benefits of Biking to Work
Biking to work offers powerful benefits for both your health and the planet. Some benefits of cycling to work are:
- Improve your physical health: Cycling strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular fitness and reduces stress, transforming a mundane commute into a productive workout.
- Boost your mental health: Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural “happy hormones.” Biking elevates your mood, reduces stress and enhances mental clarity. Plus, being outdoors during your commute is another excellent stress reliever.
- Increased financial savings: Although buying a bicycle can be an initial investment, it pays off. With rising gas prices, biking can save you money on your commute. Check out bike share options if you’re not ready to buy a bike just yet.
- Reduced carbon emissions: Biking is an eco-friendly travel option that minimizes your carbon footprint since it produces no emissions.
Fun Fact!
Did you know all of our local transit agencies have bike racks on their buses? Connect to Transit here.
Bike and Walk Resources for PA
If you’re ready to bike or walk to work, some planning can make your trip smooth and enjoyable:
- Start by checking our Pennsylvania bike rack map to ensure you have a secure parking spot. The public bike rack map shows individual racks within our nine-county radius and colleges with multiple bike racks.
- Prioritize safety by wearing bright clothing, using lights and following traffic laws.
- Wear a helmet and properly maintain your bike.
- Walkers can plan routes with sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.
Visit the League of American Bicyclists for more bike commuting resources. Commute PA offers support and resources to help you confidently make the switch to active transportation.
How To Get Started
Learn how to tap into
Commute PA to navigate your commute
walk trips and earn
rewards here.
to park your
bicycle here.
commute cost?
Find out here.
Start Taking Greener Trips Today!
Make your daily commute greener, healthier and more rewarding. Sign up with Commute PA and earn rewards for biking or walking to work. Every trip counts toward a healthier you and a more sustainable future — so why wait? Jump on your bike, lace up your shoes and start enjoying the benefits of active transportation today!