EL CAJON CELEBRATES BIKE TO WORK WEEK

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The term "wheels of government" takes on new meaning in El Cajon this week, as employees are encouraged to join in “Bike to Work Week” May 11 through 15. The nationwide endeavor aims to educate the public about benefits of bicycling and to increase awareness, safety and respect for bicyclists, as well as highlighting cycling as an important means of transportation that saves on energy and cost. May 15 has been designated as Bike to Work Day in El Cajon--and many City employees will take part by using alternative transportation means to travel to work, such as bicycling, transit, or carpooling. A special Pit Stop will be set up with refreshments in the 200 block of East Main Street as a thank you for participating employees.

 

A press release from the City of El Cajon notes that bicycle transportation is an integral part of the multi-modal transportation system planned for by city, state, and local transportation government agencies. "The economic, environmental, and health effects of a car-dependent world are extensive and far-reaching. Bicycle commuting is one of the most effective ways to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and noise, and to conserve energy," the release states. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, City of El Cajon Mayor Mark Lewis and the City Council proclaimed the eleventh through the fifteenth of May, 2009 to be “BIKE TO WORK WEEK” and the fifteenth day of May as “NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAY” in the City of El Cajon.

 

The City encourages residents and employees to recognize the importance of sharing our streets and highways with cyclists and to participate in cycling activities to whatever extent possible during this week, including cycling to work. For more information about Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day please call (619) 441-1654.


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