AMA Salutes Riders who Commute on Ride to Work Day June 17

AMA Salutes Riders who Commute on Ride to Work Day June 17
AMA Salutes Riders who Commute on Ride to Work Day June 17
AMA Salutes Riders who Commute on Ride to Work Day June 17

2013 Ride to Work Day

The American Motorcyclist Association is encouraging all motorcyclists to demonstrate the practical benefits of commuting on a motorcycle on Monday, June 17, in celebration of Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day.

Rob Dingman (AMA President & CEO) says: “Motorcyclists know that motorcycles are fun to ride as well as an economical way to transport yourself from one point to another, and Ride to Work Day is a great way for us to demonstrate that to other road users en masse.

“AMA members ride responsibly and, with the summer riding season upon us, it’s a good time to exercise safe riding practices and to urge that other motorists be aware of motorcyclists on our roads and highways.”

Started in 1992, Ride to Work Day is now an international event, with participation in cities around the world and recognition by the federal government and local governments in the United States. For millions of workers, motorcycles and scooters are an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that save energy, protect the environment and provide a broad range of other public benefits.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Transportation Department, more than 80 million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix.

On Ride to Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a large number of America’s motorcycles are ridden to work. An estimated 1 million riders will become two- and three-wheeled commuters to help demonstrate that riding is a pragmatic and beneficial form of personal transportation.

Andy Goldfine, a key organizer of the annual Ride to Work Day, said: “Motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and take up less space in parking areas and on roads. Riders seek employer and community support for this efficient form of transportation, and more government and public awareness about riding’s many benefits.”

For more information about Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day, visit ridetowork.org.

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