Why use active transportation?
Regardless of what mode of transportation you use to get from point A to B, every person is a pedestrian at some point during their day. These ways of getting around are affordable, efficient, good for personal and environmental health, and great for community building.
Affordable
- No pumping gas or oil changes
- Free parking
- Reduced vehicle wear & tear
- No insurance, taxes, or licenses
Improved Well-Being
- Stress reduction
- Mood enhancement
- Increased confidence
- Cardio health
- Improved focus & memory
- Legs of steel
Economic Impact
- Studies show that people who bike and walk for transportation have greater economic impact and support more local business than those who drive.
Environmental Health
- Zero emissions
- Less wear and tear on infrastructure, requiring less repaving and less land needed for parking
Connection
- People who bike and walk for transportation report greater social connection and community engagement, and less isolation
Efficient
- Biking is faster than walking
- Zip past traffic jams
- No scraping windshields in winter
- No searching the block for parking