Philadelphia, November 3 – The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia encourage bus, subway and trolley riders travelers to bike instead of drive during the duration of the transit strike.
Deputy Mayor for Transportation and Utilities, Rina Cutler noted that Philadelphia already has a higher percentage of bike commuters than any other large U.S. City.
“If you typically rely on transit and have a bike available, consider joining the thousands of other Philadelphians who bike to work every day.”
Cutler urges bikers and drivers to show respect and consideration to each other and pedestrians. “When drivers, bikers and pedestrians follow the rules of road everyone gets to their destination faster and safer”
To facilitate bike commuting the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have set up the temporary bicycle parking at the north end of Dillworth Plaza, in the shadow of City Hall. Free coffee, bike maps and safe bicycling handouts will be provided by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
“Bike the Strike to save time, money and help shrink your waistline. Plus, I guarantee you will have more fun than anyone trying to drive during the strike,” said Alex Doty, Executive Director of Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.
