Pedal Past the Pumps!   On May 15, Bike to Work!

Tired of the high price of gas? Join the thousands of commuters on Thursday, May 15 who will all bike to work to celebrate Bike to Work Day.

You too will be saving money while getting fit and helping to reduce traffic and air pollution!

Pit Stops (from 6 to 9 am)
Visit any of 35 fun event locations , where you can meet other bicyclists, enjoy a snack, giveaways, and more.

Free Rides
Bike to your nearby transit station on May 15 and ride free on Metro Bus and Rail and other participating transit providers.

Prizes
Pledge online to bike to work and qualify to win prizes, including a folding bike!

For bike safety tips, routing suggestions, and other Bike to Work Day events , click metro.net/biketowork.

The best thing you can do to voice your objection to soaring gas prices:
Buy Less Gas

It’s no wonder you’re at a loss for words. Southland gas prices recently broke all-time records, and we haven’t seen the worst of it yet. There are still increases in wholesale prices that have yet to be reflected at the pumps, said US Energy Information Administration head Guy Caruso at a recent Senate hearing on gas prices.

Tools That Make It Easier Than Ever To Save Cash On Gas:

Share the Ride ... and the cost ... Carpool matching
Contact Kristina Valenzuela, Caltech’s Employee Transportation Coordinator, for help in finding a Carpool buddy. Caltech also offers a free Online Ridematching service that enables you to find commuting partners exclusively within the Caltech Community. You can register, prescreen, and contact potential carpool partners online at any time.

Skip the ride once in a while.
With prices at the pumps so high, even skipping the drive once or twice a week can add up to big gasoline savings.

Caltech offers cash incentives for monthly transit passes and Metrolink 10-trip passes.

Walk or ride your bike to work.
Caltech has a bike to work program and a walk to work program. Both programs offer three free parking passes a month, plus a monthly raffle. (The walking program raffle will begin in October of 2007.)

Consider a short-term arrangement.
If you’re not ready to commit to a regular carpool , why not try carpooling on a trial basis?
Ride Exchange, an online ride bulletin board, allows Southland commuters to post free “riders wanted and needed” ads. You may be able to sublease a seat on a vanpool or set up a short-term carpool with someone who wants to rideshare while their usual partner is on vacation. (Go to CommuteSmart.info and select the Find a Carpool/Vanpool icon.)

Sign up with Caltech’s free online ridematching service
and receive a complimentary tin of Caltech Rideshare mints for taking your first step in helping the EnviroMINT!!! (Come by the parking office, 515 S. Wilson, to pick up your Caltech Rideshare mint tin, while supplies last.)

Carpool Partners Wanted from Northridge and Covina! (Click on link for poster.)

Carpool Partners Wanted from Santa Clarita! (Click on link for poster.)

Thank You
Caltech Parking and Commuter Services