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Bike and Walk

LET’S HELP YOU FIND ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING.

Check out some reasons why biking and walking are great and healthy choices!

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BIKING

BIKING COMMUTER

Is there really any benefit to commuting on my bike?

There are MANY benefits to commuting on your bike:

  • Cycling improves mental well-being. Cycling makes you happy: that’s a fact!
  • Cycling builds muscle.
  • Cycling burns calories.
  • Cycling improves your lung health.
  • Cycling cuts heart disease and cancer risk.
  • Cycling is low impact.
  • Cycling saves time.
  • Cycling improves navigational skills.
  • Cycling is better for the environment.
  • Cycling is fun!

… the list goes on!

I don’t have a bike (or my bike is not the right kind of bike for commuting)

No fear, Bucks for Bikes is here! Get up to $500 toward a new (or replacement) commuter bike. Take me to Bucks for Bikes!

Is my route to work or school really ride-able for me?

If you have concerns about the distance and time it takes to thttp://Bucks for Bikesravel on your safest routes, be sure to plan ahead and check google maps. Google gives you the option of choosing between driving, public transit, walking, biking, and much more! Take me to Google Maps.

Bike Commuter Tips

Check out the Top Ten Tips for new bicycle commuters.

What is NVTA doing to improve biking in the Napa Valley?

Visit NVTA’s Countywide Bicycle Plan page to learn about improvements being made to the bicycling network in the Napa Valley.

More Biking Resources

Visit these links to learn more about biking in the Napa Valley:

WALKING

PEDESTRIAN (WALKING) COMMUTER

Is there really any benefit to walking my commute?

There are MANY benefits to walking in general, especially on your commute:

  • Walking lowers blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • Walking helps with better memory and cognitive function.
  • Walking lowers your stress levels and improves your mood.
  • Walking is correlated with a longer life.
  • Walking as opposed to driving, is better for the environment.
  • Walking reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  • Walking saves you money (future health costs and current fuel costs).

Is my route to work or school really walk-able for me?

If you have concerns about the distance and time it takes to travel on your safest routes, be sure to plan ahead and check google maps. Google gives you the option of choosing between driving, public transit, walking, biking, and much more! Take me to Google Maps.

Walking Commuter Tips

Check out these Top Ten Tips for walking your commute!

More Walking Resources

Visit these links to learn more about walking in the Napa Valley: