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Commutesmart News for Employees News for Southern California commuters from CommuteSmart.info May 2008 Bike to Work Day Join the thousands of commuters who’ll get to work on two wheels for Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 15. You’ll save money, help the environment and get fit on your way to work. Here’s what’s happening: Bike to Work Kickoff is Monday, May 12 at the Universal City Metro Red Line Station; details are at metro.net. Free bike routing is available at bikemetro.com Pit Stops – Stop at any of 37 Bike to Work Day pit stops from 6 to 9 a.m. where you can take a break, connect with other riders, and enjoy snacks and giveaways including patch kits, tote bags and blinker lights. Pit stops will be located at several Metro Rail stations and at convenient sites throughout Los Angeles County – go to metro.net/ biketowork for a complete list of pit stop locations. Free Rides If you’re combining transit with bicycling, ride free on May 15 with your bike or by showing your bike helmet if leaving your bike in a locker. Participating agencies are: n Beach Cities Transit n Metro n Commerce Municipal Bus Lines n Montebello Bus Lines n Culver City Bus n Norwalk Transit n Gardena Municipal Bus Lines n Pasadena ARTS Bus n Glendale Beeline n Santa Clarita Transit n Long Beach Transit n Torrance Transit In addition, VISTA buses in Ventura County are offering free rides for cyclists the week of May 12-18. A coupon is required, which can be downloaded at vcapcd.org Prizes Pledge to bike to work and you could win great prizes and also register your support for bicycling improvements and amenities. n In Los Angeles County: Pledge online at metro.net, or employers can download pledge cards to distribute to employees; prizes include a folding bike from REI, gift certificates and more. n In Orange County: Pledge online at octa.net, or employers can download pledge cards to distribute to employees; prizes include a bicycle, movie tickets and gift certificates. n Throughout Southern California: Pledge at californiabikecommute.org Riverside County Transportation Commission For more rideshare news and program information, go to CommuteSmart.info or call 1.800.COMMUTE 1569-4/08.
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