RIDESHARE - Bike buddy

Ever considered biking to work? What better way to help save our earthly resources and get some exercise, than by commuting to work by bicycle. If riding in traffic intimidates you, biking with someone can feel a lot safer.

• Bike Buddy Registration and Matching Playing time 00:05:12
  Instructional video on how to use the Wisconsin RIDESHARE web site to sign up for the Bike Buddy program and find a match.
• Brochure - Commuter info.
  • Program overview
  • Questions and answers (Q&A)
  • Car pool tips

Did you know?

• There are over 500 registered bicyclists in the RIDESHARE program!
• You can take your bike on the bus. Both Milwaukee County Transit Company and Madison Metro buses are equipped with bike racks.
• Gas prices climbed 15 percent in spring 2012 and 49 percent in the three years prior to 2012.
• There are over 5,000 registrants in the Wisconsin Rideshare program waiting to be matched with you!

Pedaling the benefits

Various benefits from becoming a bike buddy

• RIDESHARE program matches bicyclists together who bike the same route
• Bicyclists can register as either an experienced rider or novice
  • Radio ad - Bike buddy feature - Man encourages friend to try riding to work with a bike buddy. Playing time 00:01:00 Audio transcript
• After you register, track environmental and financial savings
  • Radio ad - Commute mode tracker - Employer urges employees to register for Rideshare and track their commute for a free lunch if they reduce their carbon footprint. Playing time 00:01:00 Audio transcript
• Stay healthier, get exercise, and save on air pollution
• Commuter toolbox
  • Register/Log in
  • Calculator
  • Carpool tips
  • Bike buddy tips
  • More...
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Bike commuting tips

• Tips to get your bike commuting started and keep it running smoothly

Other bike information

• Follow the rules of the road
• Travel by bike or foot

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