Participant Voices
Massachusetts workplaces
These participants kindly shared a few words on the impact Walk/Ride Day has had on their lives. From cycling 40 miles to discovering the bus has bike racks — every story shows how small changes in commuting can add up to something meaningful.
Stories from the community
“I was inspired to switch to cycling to help reach our firm's goal of ranking number one in the Challenge for healthy commuting switches.”
“Walk/Ride Days are a gentle reminder to consider other commute options. I don't think about carpooling until I get the check-in email.”
“I was inspired to take alternative transit — the T and walking 2 miles.”
“I took my son on the shuttle bus for the first time. The joy of a 3-year-old riding a shuttle bus!”
“Walk/Ride Day Challenge motivated me. I realized my bike commute was only marginally longer and less stressful. I even learned buses have bike racks!”
“I give myself extra time on Walk/Ride Day to walk instead of taking the bus. The walk to and from work is a chance to be outside.”
“I bike commute twice per week, 40 miles from Framingham to Cambridge, nine months of the year.”
“Walk/Ride Day introduced me to my coworkers' alternative commutes. I was reassured about biking safety.”
“My 1.5-hour multimodal commute from Belmont to Chelmsford was replaced by biking the same duration.”
“I almost always bike to work — it's an easy 5K from Fresh Pond to Belmont Center.”
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