Bicycling is a great way to get to work and can reduce stress and anxiety. Bicycling also provides numerous health benefits, such as:

• Reducing blood cholesterol and blood pressure,
• Increasing cardiovascular endurance and bone strength, and
• Burning calories and keeping weight down.

For more ideas to improve your overall health and well-being, visit King County Employee Health Matters.

Special incentive program for King County employees who bike to work

If you work outside downtown Seattle, you can earn a $20 Commuter Bonus Plus Voucher for any month in which you carpool, bike, or walk to work at least 51% of your workdays and commute miles. The vouchers can be used at AAA/Washington, Brown Bear Car Wash, Union 76 gas stations, REI, the YMCA, or Zipcar. Contact Elaine Ducken at elaine.ducken@kingcounty.gov or 206-684-1663 for more information.

Lockers and showers

Need a place to shower or change after an invigorating bike ride to work? Many King County work sites have lockers and showers available. Contact your Employee Transportation Program Coordinator for more information.