Commuter Spotlight – August, 2024 (2)
Welcome to COMMUTEwell’s "Commuter Spotlight" series, where we shine a light on the dedicated individuals who choose sustainable modes of transportation to commute to work. City of Los Angeles employees travel to work in various ways. Some employees bike, walk, scoot, carpool, vanpool, take public transportation, and drive alone. This series is intended to share the stories of commuters, such as you, who demonstrate it's possible to get to work without driving alone!
This month we are featuring Daniel Quinn, who is sharing their story of their bike commute to work.
1. How often are you commuting by bike?
Daily other than on significant rain days.
2. What is the best part of your commute?
Riding home and reminding myself that I don't have to sit in vehicle traffic.
3. Who/what inspired you to start commuting by bike?
Much preferred to driving and gets me daily exercise during times I would otherwise be doing my drive commute.
4. What benefits do you find in biking to work or other destinations?
Being outdoors and the exercise.
5. Do you have any tips or advice for someone considering trying a biking commute?
If not yet in condition to bike commute 2x daily or the distance is limiting, you can do a two-day cycle which is drive to work with bicycle, ride home, ride to work, drive home.
6. Do you have any memorable moments or stories from your bike commute that you’d like to share?
This time of year when the daylight becomes significant on my morning commute.
Have a sustainable commute story you would like to share? We’re collecting stories about commuters who carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, scoot or take transit on the typical workday.
Please reach out to us at francois.verin@lacity.org to be featured in our Commuter Spotlight series.
Interested in trying alternative commute options? Explore transportation resources on our Refresh Your Commute Page and get tailored assistance through our Personalized Commute Assistance sessions to optimize your commute and maximize benefits.