HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Huntington’s Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council will honor Bike to Work Day with a celebration from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 19. The event will be held at Jeff’s Bike Shop, located at 704 6th Ave in downtown Huntington (near Sheetz and The Loud).
Snacks & Proclamations
Free coffee, donuts, and bottled water will be available at Jeff’s during the event for anyone who bikes to work that day. Mayor Steve Williams will attend to read a proclamation in recognition of Bike to Work Day.
Bike to Work Day encourages people to make the choice to ride a bicycle as part of their daily commute and is a key component of National Bike Month, which celebrates bicycling as transportation, recreation, and an activity that is essential to our well-being.
Per a news release provided by the city, “bicycling is a healthy, economical, environmentally friendly and fun way to commute to work. According to the League of American Bicyclists, 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, which makes bicycling a feasible way to travel.”
City of Huntington Planning Director Bre Shell said she was “thrilled” to host the event and added,. “I know personally how good it feels to ride to work and how easy it can be once you get started.”
The Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council is a group of citizens who are committed to increasing access and safety for those who use non-motorized transportation in Huntington.
“Marvelously Compact”
“Starting your day with some light exercise does incredible things for your mental and physical health,” said Zane Parsley, chairman of the Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council. “Many people overlook the tremendous benefits Huntington has to offer for cyclists and pedestrians. The city is so marvelously compact. Our group is working to improve safety access for those who walk and bike in Huntington.”
For more information about Huntington’s Bike to Work Day, contact planningdept@huntingtonwv.gov or call 304-696-5540, option 3. More information about National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day can be found through the League of American Bicyclists at www.bikeleague.org/events/bike-month. For more information about bike commuting in Huntington, visit the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health website.