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Park n' Bike
Park 'N' Bike sites are a healthy, hassle free way to get to work
It's 7 a.m.
With a coffee in one hand and work folders in the other you struggle to unlock the car door. Once inside, you ignite the engine and pull in behind a line-up of traffic exiting your community.
A few kilometres later, you spill coffee on your newly pressed trousers, and curse when the gas light goes on at a red light.
Arriving downtown, you circle the block looking for parking. Finding a spot, you throw the car in park, gather your folders, keys and coffee mug and scramble across the street to the office.
Does this scenario sound familiar? Want to know how to make mornings less stressful?
Avoid the hustle and bustle – Ride your bike to work
The City's Park 'N' Bike sites let you park your car for free so you can ride your bike the rest of the way into downtown; avoiding parking fees and traffic while getting some exercise. There are seven Park 'N' Bike sites in different quadrants of the city that offer:
- access to Calgary's river pathways and on-street bikeways
- a quiet route to work
- connections from major roads
- free parking
Park 'N' Bike sites are ideal for those who live far from downtown, whether you walk, cycle, skate, board or jog. With over 1,000 kilometres of pathways and bikeways, getting around Calgary has never been easier. Plan your route using the interactive Pathways and Bikeways map.
Why ride your bike to work?
Cycling to work means you won't have to pay for parking or deal with morning traffic. There are many reasons to cycle to work instead of taking your car. Cycling
- is a healthy, fun and sustainable travel choice
- encourages a liveable city
- reduces vehicle traffic, air and noise pollution
- saves money on fuel and vehicle maintenance
- consumes fewer non-renewable resources
Park 'N' Bike sites are located 5 – 8 kilometres from downtown, so you don't have to be training for the Tour de France to use them. Plan your next trip into the office using the Interactive Pathways and Bikeways Map.
http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server....k+and+Bike.htm