May 20th is Bike Everywhere Day!

The big day is almost here! If you've been wanting to incorporate biking into your commute, Bike Everywhere Day is a great day to start. Thousands of people on two wheels will be participating across the region, so even if you're a first time rider you'll feel the energy and support of more experienced riders. Even better? There will be celebration stations throughout your community to make the day feel like one big party!

Community Transit is proud to partner with Cascade Bicycle Club to bring 2016 Bike Everywhere Month festivities to Snohomish County and the City of Bothell. You'll find us at the following celebration stations on Friday, May 20th, to distribute food, prizes, and more! If you're lucky, you may even meet our favorite superhero, Oxy Gene. He'll be stopping by the South Everett and Lynwood Transit Center stations to say hello!

South Everett, 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Station Hosts: Community Transit, Korry Esterline, Bicycle Centres
Beverly Park Road & Commando Road
Everett, WA 98204

Lynwood Transit Center, 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Station Hosts: Community Transit, Harvy's Bike Shop
202nd St SW & 46th Avenue W
Lynwood, WA  98036

Everett Boeing, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Station Hosts: Boeing, Community Transit, Gregg's Cycle
75th Street & Seaway Blvd.
Everett, WA 98203


For a full list of celebration stations in your neighborhood, please visit: https://www.cascade.org/celebration-stations.

So hop on your bike, join the fun, and be the change you want to see in the world. By participating in Bike Everywhere Day, you also help generate awareness for safe and bike-able streets. Each year when more cyclists participate in Bike Everywhere Month, it shows transportation planners and politicians that we need a network of bicycle trails, lanes, boulevards, signage, and new innovative facilities. By cycling together, we can make a difference!

May is Bike Everywhere Month!

It's that time again! Time to dust off those bikes and get back on the road. Whether you're new to biking, or a seasoned bike commuter, Bike Everywhere Month is a great time to get on your bike and enjoy the spring weather. Bike to work, bike to school, bike to errands, or bike to explore your city. It's easy, helps the environment, and feels great!

This year, we are proud to partner with Cascade Bicycle Club to bring 2016 Bike Everywhere Month festivities to Snohomish County City of Bothell with the Bike Everywhere Challenge and Bike Everywhere Day.

• Washington Bikes Bike Everywhere Challenge runs May 1 - May 31. Register your team, join a team or sign up solo 
• F5 Bike Everywhere Day takes place on Friday, May 20. Find a celebration station near you.

For more information on Bike Everywhere Day and the Bike Everywhere Month Challenge, please visit: https://www.cascade.org/connect/bike-everywhere-month.

Team VeloCeeTee

Did you know Community Transit has its own bike team? Team VeloCee Tee loves the freedom and flexibility of biking so much, that many of its members bike year round. One team member and year-round bike commuter who is passionate about the benefits of biking is Roland Behee, our Strategic Planning Unit Manager. Roland bikes or combines biking with Swift for easy commutes to and from work. "I like keeping our air clean, I save a lot of money, and it's fun! I always look forward to my commute. How many people can say that?"

For Roland, who has been biking for thirty years, working in our Planning and Development Department presents a unique opportunity where his personal life as a cyclist and his professional life as a planner intersect. Between 20,000 - 22,000 bikes are loaded on and off bus bike racks each month. Half of those are on Swift (6-7% of overall riders, or 400 people per day) where easy bike loading and the ability to carry more cargo add convenience. Roland often wears his planning hat while in bike shorts. "I observe how customers react to and move around with bikes. Sometimes I'll ask questions and get a great open dialogue with passengers."

There has been a lot of progress in recent years by communities in downtown Seattle and Everett to make bicycles feel just like any other vehicle. From sharrow bike lanes (where bikes share the space with automobiles) to dedicated bike lanes to signalized intersections, it's getting easier and easier to get around on your bike. Community Transit is mindful of its impact in this landscape. As someone who both plans bus routes and is an avid cyclist, Roland represents the balance Community Transit seeks when designing routes, "We're aware that as a bus company that we are operating in bike space all the time. We strive to design our routes effectively to create positive experiences for both busing and biking. We try to come up with the best possible solutions for both modes of transportation."

Do you plan to get on your bike for Bike Everywhere Month? Do you utilize transit as part of your bicycling plan? Let us know in the comments!