Bike Walk Alameda curated resources to make your walking and cycling experience safe and enjoyable.
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How to Create a School Safety Team
All kids deserve to get to school safely, regardless of the way they get there. However, traffic around schools can at times feel anything but safe. If you’re a parent or school employee who is interested in getting a safety program set up, check out our How to Create A School Safety Team guide adapted from the amazing program and materials Gena Batres has built for Maya Lin.
This original image is licensed by @KT Ann.
E-Bike and Cargo Bike Resources
Are you curious about Cargo bikes? If so, check out our Cargo Curious Bike Guide for helpful information from local Alameda cargo bike owners that can help you decide which bikes to consider and how to decide which bike is for you!
Also check out our E-Bike Rebate and Classification Guide for information on rebate eligibility and E-Bike classification.
Did you know?
A whopping 70% of Alameda’s greenhouse gases come from motor vehicles! The good news is, bicycling and walking have ZERO emissions.
63% of Alamedans’ trips are 3 miles or less, and 31% are less than a mile. Bicycling and walking can be practical modes of transportation for these trips in and around bike- and pedestrian-friendly Alameda, with our flat terrain, bike lanes, sidewalks and a nearly island-wide 25 m.p.h. speed limit.
Every gallon of gas you save by biking or walking keeps 19.4 lbs of carbon dioxide out of our air, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That’s a lot! So dust off the bike or your walking shoes and get going!
If you are relatively new to biking, see Getting Started for helpful tips and free resources. For over 40 reasons to bike, visit the International Bicycle Fund’s website. This site also includes a very cool explanation on how efficient bicycling is compared to other modes of transportation.
For more ideas on how you can reduce your carbon footprint, check out our Global Warming Checklist and Resources for Alamedans file below, created by former BikeAlameda board member Joyce Mercado. Print it duplexed, post on your refrigerator, and check off items as you complete projects and change habits. Our special community has a wealth of resources included in this checklist to help you make a difference!