ACTIVE COMMUTING OPTIONS

Biking & Walking

Those who participate in an active commute, report having greater feelings of freedom, relaxation and excitement than car commuters. Are you ready to take back your commute? We can help you make it possible.
  • Did you know?

    Walking to and from work is great for your heart. A March 2017 study conducted by The BMJ determined that walkers had a 27% lower risk of having a heart attack or other heart-related compared to people who took less active modes of transport.

  • Fun Fact!

    $2 Billion in gas would be saved annually if just 1 in 10 commuters switched to biking (source: The House Outdoor Gear).

  • Resources
Use your leg power to bicycle or walk to work. Neponset Valley promotes bicycling as a healthy, environmentally friendly way of getting around. Active Commuting is an important part of the TMA's efforts to improve mobility and protect our environment.

Some of the benefits to an Active Commute:
  • Avoid unhealthy traffic congestion
  • Help to improve air quality
  • Save on gas
  • Avoid parking costs
  • Increase your physical activity
  • Reduce your stress
  • Join the bike commuting community
  • Feel the thrill you get from bike riding

Get Started Today

For more information about biking to work, please visit the resources below.

WALKING

The average distance a commuter walks is two miles. Before you get started, we recommend that you invest in a good pair of comfortable shoes and test out your route on a weekend to ensure that it’s safe for walking.

BIKING

We can help you find a safe bike route to commute to your workplace. We have also partnered with Park&Pedal, an organization that makes bike commuting accessible to anyone, despite the distance they commute.

FIND A PARTNER

Our Bike Buddy Program is a service provided by eCommuter that matches bicycle commuters with one another. Find a Bike Partner.

BIKE SHARING

Interested in starting a bike share in your community or development? We work closely with our partners to make bike shares a reality.

GREEN COMMUTERS: NEVER GET STRANDED

Our Emergency Ride Home Program (ERH) gives you the peace of mind to commute sustainably. ERH guarantees you transportation home, to the doctor, daycare, or any other qualified destination via Lyft™, taxi or rental car if an emergency arises when you commuted to work by carpool, vanpool, transit, biking, or walking. Register today to ensure eligibility!
Enroll in ERH Today at eCommuter.org

Active Commuting in the Neponset Valley

The NVTMA hosts bike tune-ups, commuter appreciation, and bike safety events throughout the year. Keep an eye out for us at your workplace! Want to be featured? Send director@neponsetvalleytma.org photos of your biking/walking commute. 
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