Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is a 503(c) nonprofit organization that works with elected officials and government partners to identify mutual interests and develop collaborative strategies, plans and programs that help improve quality of life and economic vitality in the greater Baltimore region.
BMC works with member jurisdictions and state agencies to promote biking as an equitable and safe alternative to motor vehicle travel to access jobs, goods and services. Biking and walking contribute to individual health, help ease traffic congestion, and reduce emissions that result in air pollution.
Bike to Work Week is an event celebrated across the United States each May to encourage bicycling and promote public awareness of bicycling and bike safety
By celebrating biking and promoting it as an equitable, safe, and healthy alternative to driving, we can:
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Improve health outcomesSpending time outdoors is good for physical and mental health. Biking has a positive effect on well-being, self-confidence, and resistance to stress. |
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Reduce air emissionsSwitching from driving to biking -- to work, school, essential trips, and recreational activities -- reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the climate crisis and can have serious negative health impacts. |
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Improve bicycle safety awarenessPromotion of Bike to Work Week helps raise awareness of the rules of the road for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, and also highlights the need for continued expansion of safe and comfortable sidewalks, bike lanes, shared-use paths and safe crossings. |
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Improve transportation equityMany people throughout the Baltimore region lack access to a car or cannot drive, especially in traditionally underserved communities. Biking can provide a meaningful transportation option while also improving health. |
Sign up here for updates about Bike to Work Week and bicycling in the region.
Bike to Work Week 2023 will take place on Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21. Contact us if you have questions about sponsorship or registration.