Simon Dorfman [email protected] 504-862-3044 School of Liberal Arts – Dean’s Office.

Simon [email protected]

504-862-3044School of Liberal Arts – Dean’s Office

I save $750/yearby

Biking to Work

Bike to Work

•Cost Savings

•Health Benefits

•Environmental Benefits

•Getting Started

Cost Savingsof Biking vs. Driving

•Parking Permit costs about $500/year

•Gas, Insurance, Maintenance & Depreciation $0.50/mile

•1mile = $250/year

•5 miles = $1250/year

•10 miles = $2500/year

•Replace Gym Membership With Bike Ride Workout

Health Benefitsof Biking to Work

•Gives us our Daily Exercise. National Health Institute says, “We need at least 30 minutes/day of physical activity to stay healthy.”

•Biking is Fun. Having fun makes you Happy. Doctors say, “Happiness could be more important than smoking in determining your health.”

Environmental Benefits

of Biking to Work

•Reduce CO2 Emissions

•1mile = 1021 lbs/year

•5 miles = 5105 lbs/year

•10 miles = 10,210 lbs/year

Getting StartedBiking to Work

•Start with Achievable Goals

•Bike One Day a Week

•Drive Part Way, Bike the Rest

•Take a Bike Commuting Workshop

•Create Personal Best Route

•Learn Safety

•Email Me: [email protected]

Review: Bike to Work

•Save a Bundle of Money

•Stay Healthy

•Feel Good About Being Green

•Start Small

HAVE FUN!