Bike to Work Week riders find their joy on two wheels
See what some of JHU's cyclists love about their car-free commutes
Image caption: Paul Mucciarone from the Carey Business School’s Admissions Office says he bikes to work because “my commute contributes zero emissions. I love the challenge of biking in cold and hot weather. I love building in small doses of exercise in my day. Baltimore is a stunning city from the perspective of a bicycle!”
Cyclists of Johns Hopkins saddled up and took to the streets for a more sustainable and eco-friendly commute during Bike to Work Week in May. The annual nationwide event encourages and celebrates biking to work (or anywhere) to promote biking as a healthy alternative to driving, highlight the importance of bike lanes and paths, and advocate for bike safety.
During Johns Hopkins Bike to Work Week, participating JHU faculty and staff shared selfies, their reasons for biking, and all the benefits that make it worthwhile. Take a look at your colleagues and what they had to say.
Considering biking to work yourself? Visit the Bike to Work webpage for cycling resources, including maps of bike trails and lock-up stations, safety guides, and more. Join the pack and bike to work to improve health outcomes, reduce air emissions, improve transportation equity, and have a better day at work.
Pat Ostrye from IT@JH Client Technology Solutions says, “Commuting in a car is bad for the soul. There is nothing like zipping up the Monument Street bike lane past a long line of traffic in the morning—the momentum carries me into the office feeling refreshed and productive.”
Sally Chinnis from Planning and Architecture says, “Biking to work is my best choice when I need to make a visit to Homewood during the day. It’s quick and easy from Keswick, and I don’t have to worry about parking.”
Andrew Lentini from the Krieger School’s SNF Agora Institute says that biking to work is “sometimes the most relaxing part of my day. I love going through the different Baltimore neighborhoods.”
Caitlin Curtis from the Krieger School’s Center for Visual Arts says she bikes to work because “I live close by, BIKE LANE!, good for my health, better for the environment, and saves me money.”
Wendy Phillips from JH Facilities and Real Estate says, “I rode my bike to work to get some fresh air, save on gas, and squeeze in a bit of exercise.”
Noah Patton from the School of Medicine Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit says he bikes to work because it's more affordable than driving and more convenient than public transportation.
Ellen Bonta from the Provost's Office says, “I'd much rather be getting exercise than sitting in my car in traffic. It's better for the environment and better for my mental and physical health, and I love being outdoors."
Michael Powell from the Whiting School’s Pre-Collegiate Programs says, “I love being able to have the ability to get some exercise and be able to explore places off the beaten path on my way to work.”
Claire Runquist from Sustainability says, “I work close enough to my main office location [at Keswick] to walk, but when I need to go to another location—like today, when I had a meeting on the Homewood campus—biking is fast and easy! Plus, I don't have to deal with finding parking. Plus, I love any excuse to be outside. It's great decompression time.”
Mark Mann from the School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences says he bikes to work “for exercise, for the environment, and to save money on gas. And it takes about the same amount of time as driving!”
