Bike To Work Day is a Great Holiday to Promote Green Living The annual Bike to Work Day event will take place this year on Friday, May 20 across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For first time event riders, Bike to Work Day began in 2001 as a way to encourage commuters to ride their bicycle to work, when applicable, instead of simply driving in a car. This event is organized by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association . The Benefits: A main reason for Bike to Work Day stems from the environmental benefits of biking. Cars, trucks, and motorized transportation create excess air pollutants that damage the ozone layer. Biking creates no pollutants and is an effective and reliable form of transportation. In addition to the green benefits, biking is cheaper than driving and also a healthier form of transportation. Grady Managed Communities Perfect for Biking: Wood Lee Arms is a Grady managed community that has a Capital Bikeshare stati...
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