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Ride to Work Day Set for July 16

Your morning commute might seem different on July 16. Instead of being surrounded by big gas-guzzling SUVs, you might see a few more vehicles of the two-wheeled sort.

Mayor Taylor has officially proclaimed July 16 as Ride to Work Day, which is part of a national event that encourages commuters to ride their motorcycles and scooters to work.

This event increases driver awareness and helps make the road safer for bikers of all kinds.

It also demonstrates the benefits that come from riding motorcycles or scooters: studies show that commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles and take up less space on roads and in parking situations.

Switching from four wheels to two is also great for the environment. If every work day were Ride to Work Day, an estimated 15,000,000 gallons would be saved each year.

Ride to Work Day participants are invited to spend time with other commuters at a riders’ breakfast. Riders will meet at the Savoy Restaurant, 6033 S. Sheridan Road, from 6 to 10 a.m. on July 16.