Bicycle parking - Riding a bicycle makes health sense
Reduce smog and combat climate change
Cycling for everyday transportation improves air quality.
Motor vehicles are the biggest contributors to air pollution in Ontario.
A Toronto Public Health study has shown that each year in Toronto, air pollution contributes to about 1000 early deaths and 5500 hospital admissions.
In Toronto, motor vehicles account for 90 per cent of the emissions of the green house gas carbon monoxide.
Cycling also helps to slow climate change by reducing fossil fuel consumption.
Physical fitness
A moderate amount of physical activity, like a short cycle-commute, can protect against health problems like obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, mature-onset diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Financial savings
Commuting by bicycle instead of by car can represent annual savings of up to $8,700.
Reduce smog and combat climate change