Why should you smart commute?

1. Improve your health! An average 150-pound person will burn about 500 calories riding a bike at a leisurely pace, 30 minutes to work and 30 minutes home. At that rate, you’ll shed 5-10 pounds in about two or three months. By riding your bike or walking to work you no longer need to make time to head to the gym and just 3 hours of riding per week can slash your risk of heart disease and stroke in half.

2. Save money! The average annual price of keeping an automobile running is at least $6,000; and the cost of running a bike for a year costs less than $300.

3. Protect the environment! Auto emissions contribute directly to smog, acid rain and global warming. Riding a bike or walking is a simple way to improve the environment.

4. Everybody is smart commuting! Across the country people are celebrating National Bike Month by smart commuting on May 18th. Worksites nationwide are also making a commitment to be healthy by participating in National Employee Health and Fitness Day this week.

Helpful Links
Jackson Bike Routes Map

Jackson Transportation Authority Routes and Times

How much does your commute cost? Calculate your daily commuting costs

FAQ Bike Commuting Bicycling 511

Bike Safety Tips Environmental Services Bikedia

Comprehensive Bike Commuting Guide  bike-to-work manual