This National Bike to Work Day, why not try something new for your commute? Combining biking with transit is an easy, flexible, and energizing way to get to work—and it can give your morning routine a serious boost. Whether it’s a quick ride to the train station or a last-mile solution from the bus stop, blending bike trips with transit offers flexibility, health benefits and a lower carbon footprint!
Before You Ride: Pack Smart!
Before you hit the road, a little preparation can go a long way. Combining cycling and transit is great for commuting and MTA offers these guidelines so that you are prepared for any trip. If you’re riding the MARC Train, for instance, don’t forget to bring a bungee cord to secure your bike. Planning for your ride to work can give you peace of mind before you go. For more information on riding your bike on MTA and what to expect before you go, visit the MTA website.
Getting There, Together
You’re not alone on this journey—our Red Line team members are biking right alongside you! Several of our team members regularly bike to work and for recreation. Rochelle (pictured above), Red Line Ambassador Program Lead, enjoys riding her bike to the office thanks to the bike lanes near her home.
“I am fortunate to have protected bicycle lanes for almost the entire length of my ride to work, making the ride safer, easier and more pleasant,” she said. “It’s also a fast and enjoyable way for me to get to work. I am lucky to be able to choose either biking to work or taking MTA trains or buses depending on my needs on any particular day.”
Jerome (pictured above), from our communications team, does not own a car and gets around primarily by walking, biking and transit.
“For me, biking is more than just a fun recreational activity,” said Jerome. “It’s a legitimate means of transportation. It allows me the freedom to move about the city in ways not possible with a car as I don’t have to worry searching or paying for parking at my destination.”
A Healthier You and Planet
Just a short ride to or from a transit stop can have lasting benefits. According to the National Institutes of Health, regular cycling is linked to a longer life, better cardiovascular health, a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and improved mental well-being.
You don’t have to go far to see results—just half a mile can make a difference. Plus, a University of Oxford’s Transportation Studies Unit found that daily bike commuting can slash your carbon footprint by up to 84% compared to driving.
Building More Connected Communities
Combining bikes and transit helps create more livable, people-friendly neighborhoods. With good bike infrastructure and high-capacity transit, we can build communities where most daily needs are within a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or transit trip. This reduces the need for parking, eases traffic, and makes our streets safer and more vibrant.
Biking and the Red Line
As planning continues for the Baltimore Red Line, biking remains a key part of the project’s vision. In line with the Baltimore Complete Streets Manual, the Red Line will support safe, multimodal transportation.
Red Line trains will be modern, low-floor vehicles without steps which allows you to simply step or roll onto the trains, making it easy to bring your bike along. Each train car is expected to have dedicated space for bikes and other micromobility vehicles like scooters. Micromobility devices help close the first- and last-mile gaps in transit and offer individuals greater access to jobs, healthcare, and other services. Red Line stations also may include bike racks or lockers nearby.
We’re also working with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation to identify opportunities for more bike infrastructure near Red Line stations, including bike racks and lockers.
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