05/07/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2025 08:44
Get Ready to Pedal and Win! Commute PA Celebrates Bike Month in the Susquehanna Valley with Resources and Incentives
This May, join Commute PA in celebrating National Bike Month and discover the numerous joys and benefits of cycling! Bike Month, observed annually in May, highlights how biking improves personal health, reduces traffic congestion, and fosters stronger communities. Commute PA is dedicated to amplifying these messages and providing practical resources and encouragement for residents and commuters across its nine-county radius, including Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties, to embrace cycling.
"We believe biking offers a fantastic way to experience the awesome scenic views of our Sus9uehanna Valley region, get valuable exercise, and contribute to easing traffic on our roads," said Matt Boyer, Commute PA Executive Director. "Commute PA is committed to providing the essential tools and support individuals need to make biking a safe, convenient, and enjoyable transportation option."
Commute PA offers a wealth of resources for cyclists of all levels through its website:
= Find Bike Parking: Easily search for convenient bike rack locations in your area, simplifying your commute and errands.
= Explore Bike Share: Discover regional bike share programs, providing a flexible and accessible way
to get around.
= Learn Bike Safety and Maintenance: Access valuable tips and guides to ensure a smooth and secure riding experience.
= Record Your Impact: Record your bike trips and see the positive difference you're making.
= Combine Biking and Transit: Find guidance on integrating cycling with bus and train routes for efficient multimodal commutes.
To further encourage biking this May, Commute PA is offering a special incentive for residents and workers within its nine-county service area (Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York): Simply log at least four (4) bike trips in your Commute PA account during May for an automatic entry into a drawing to win one of three $100 Tango gift cards!
Get Involved This May:
= Visit the Commute PA Bike Month webpage to access resources and connect with the local biking community during the month of May.
= Consider incorporating biking into your routine, even for a few trips.
= Record your bike trips in your Commute PA account for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
= Share the benefits of biking with your colleagues and friends - invite them for a ride!
About Commute PA
1-866-579-RIDE, www.CommutePA.org
Funding is provided by the Federal Highway Administration through PennDOT and the region's metropolitan planning organizations.
Commute PA is a program of the non-profit Sus9uehanna Regional Transportation Partnership, whose board includes:
= Lebanon Transit, South Central Transit Authority (BARTA & RRTA) and Sus9uehanna Regional Transportation Authority (rabbittransit)
= Adams, Franklin, Harrisburg (Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties), Lancaster, Lebanon, Reading and
York MPOs.
= The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC; Greater Chambersburg and Lebanon Valley Chambers of Commerce; Greater Reading Chamber Alliance; Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry; The Chamber of Gettysburg & Adams County and the York County Economic Alliance.
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