Bicycle commuting is good
business for you and your employees. It reduces the number of
automobile trips to and from work while promoting clean air,
easing congestion and creating more livable communities.
Creating a "Friendly
Facility" is a step towards encouraging your employees to
commute by bicycle. Your facility should include showers,
lockers, covered-secure bike parking, and safety information.
Providing a flexible work schedule and a guaranteed ride home
program are other great ways to make cycling easier for your
employees.
Every UTA bus is equipped with a
bicycle rack and bicycles are allowed on the TRAX and FrontRunner trains.
Employees can bicycle to the bus stop, TRAX and FrontRunner stations, or park and
ride and combine the benefits of cycling with the convenience of
transit.
As you encourage employees to
commute by bicycle, several important rules of the road should
be followed.
- Always wear a helmet.
- Always ride with the direction
of traffic.
- Obey all traffic signs and
signals.
- Yield to pedestrians,
especially if riding on side walks (not legal in the central
business district in Salt Lake City.)
- Use the correct signals.
Many cities have detailed bicycle
maps showing the best cycling routes.
Bicycle commuting is a great way
to get to work. It's efficient, enjoyable, economical, healthy,
and it's good for the environment.
Bike Locker Program
Want to keep your bike clean, dry and secure while you’re at work? You can now rent a bicycle storage locker at most UTA TRAX and FrontRunner stations. These lockers are in addition to the free bike racks for even more bike parking. Bicycle lockers can be rented with a one-time refundable key deposit of $30 and an annual rental fee of $70. Lockers are available on a first come first serve basis. To reserve a bicycle locker or for more information, please contact Pat Dierks at
pdierks@rideuta.com or 801-287-2062.
