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U-Commute News Spring 2004 Put Your Best Foot Forward: 2nd Annual Walk In Challenge Transportation and Parking Fee Changes Proposed Bike it, you'll like it!: Bike to Work Day and all through June! Keeping young creative energy afoot: Poster contest Transportation Profile: Telework Flexible Work Arrangement Session for Managers and Supervisors |
Bike it, you'll like it!BIKE TO WORK DAY AND ALL THROUGH JUNE!You may think you don't have time to bike to work, but for distances of five miles or less, bicycling may actually take less time than driving. With more than 760 racks and 534 bike lockers on campus, you will likely be able to park your bike closer to your building than you would if you drove your car. And you won't have to pay up to $800 a year for parking! Commuting by bike allows you to skip a trip to the gym, as you'll get your exercise as you travel to and home from work. Bicycling is also perfect if you have an unpredictable schedule. Your bike is always ready to go when you are.
Pledge to bike to work on Friday, May 21st by stopping by one of the 37 Commuter Stations around the Puget Sound between 6am and 9am. Neighborhood bike shops will be on hand to provide free light maintenance on your bicycle. Event T-shirts may be purchased in advance or the day of the event at designated station locations. For station locations, visit www.cascade.org/Education/btw/btwd.cfm Don't stop with just one ride in May, keep riding through June. Last year the UW had 23 teams participate in the June Challenge - the most teams in one workplace or organization in the Puget Sound! And we know from the Ride in the Rain campaign, it won't be difficult to substantially increase the number of teams. Join a team or put together a team. As a Team Captain you'll receive a long-sleeved custom T-shirt and an invitation to the "Captains Bash". The Transportation Office is giving away $100 Commuter Bonus Plus vouchers to the top team that makes the most bike trips in June. Ride at least 12 times and you'll be invited to the Bike Breakfast in July. Pick up a Team Captain packet at a Commuter Station on Bike to Work Day, or online at www.cascade.org/Education/btw/ccsignup.cfm. Back by popular demand, the Transportation Office is sponsoring one of the Friday Rallies designed for those on the go! Stop by on your way home or organize a ride with family and friends to coincide with this fun party happening right on the Burke-Gilman Trail. Check out the great live music, grab some free food, coffee from Starbucks and pick up maps and other commute information. We will have VIP guest speakers, an on-site raffle, free "quick bike checks" and RIDES for big people. Give the bike-a-totter a whirl, and take a ride on the human powered centrifuge! This event is made possible by the generous support of the UW Transportation Office. UW HUBBUB & RALLY
Friday, June 4, 2004 To close out the month-long events, riders can sign up for the Bike Shop Poker Ride and Grand Finale Party. This event will culminate WRQ Bike to Work Month in style on June 19th with live music, BBQ and bike mechanic contests. Members can sign up for only $5.00 online which includes a commemorative lanyard and after ride snack. Ride to as many bike shops on June 19th as you collect playing cards to make a winning hand. GET READY TO RIDEOngoing bike helmets ($12 with your U-PASS) and light sales (from $12 to $25 with your U-PASS) in Hall Health Room 213. It's best to call or e-mail before you visit. 206.616.8476 or mshaw@u.washington.edu Cycling Maintenance Class through Bike Works Only $50 for 4 classes ($10 off with your U-PASS) May 4, 11, 28 and 25 Classes fill up fast! Register today. For more information call 206.725.9408 or visit www.bikeworks.org/arc.htm Bicycle lockers without a waiting list are now available in the following areas on a first-come, first-served basis: Denny, Graves Annex, Smith, Padelford, Ocean Sciences, S-1 (mid-level of garage). For a map of the locations and an online application form, visit www.washington.edu/upass/getting_here/biking_bike_lockers.html |
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 The U-COMMUTE News is published three times a year for staff and faculty. For additional information, visit our web site at www.washington.edu/upass/. Your suggestions and comments are welcome. Please contact the Transportation Office at upass@u.washington.edu, 206.543.0450 or Box 355212. |
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So what's the best time of year to get started biking to campus? Anytime really, but if you are still looking for something to motivate you, then time your new commute with WRQ' s Bike to Work Month beginning on Friday, May 21st, brought to you by the Cascade Bicycle Club Foundation. Join thousands of other Puget Sound regular and first-time bike commuters and enjoy a fun and energizing way to get to work.