Washington DC Area Bicycle Commuters

Street cyclist in DC

When it comes to how you get to work, most people have a choice. There's the car - a game-changing 20th century transportation innovation. Or the bicycle - a human-powered throwback to a time without highways. In today's society of pollution-spewing traffic jams, skyrocketing obesity rates, and global warming concerns, that choice - car or bike - is becoming increasingly clear to many Washingtonians.

As evidenced by the seven thousand plus Bike to Work Day 2009 registrants, the bicycle commuter community in Washington DC is stronger now more than ever. There are many reasons why DC area residents are embracing the two-wheeled commute - its cheaper, its better for the environment, and it helps one stay in shape. Also, Washington DC is making strides to cater to this community with new and improved trails like the Four Mile Run Trail; the aggressive expansion of bike sharing programs; the bicycle-friendly enhancements to metro stations; and the most striking example (architecturally), the construction of the Union Station Bicycle Transit Center. Much work still needs to be done, but bicycle advocacy organizations like WABA keep their goals within reach. One less car. One more bicycle commuter.

- Image courtesy of WABA

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