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On National Ride to Work Day, Mayor Thanks District Residents and Workers Who Commute on a Motorcycle Contact (Media Only): Vince Morris (202) 727-5011; Sharon Gang (202) 727-5011 (Washington, DC) In honor of National Ride to Work Day, Mayor Anthony A. Williams today saluted District residents and commuters who ride motorcycles. The mayor said that motorcycles reduce regional congestion, require less space to park, are inexpensive, get at least 50 miles per gallon, are less threatening than large vehicles and generally have a smaller impact on roads than four- wheel vehicles. "Motorcycles are a great alternative to driving a car," said Mayor Williams. "They are fun to ride, get great mileage and you can park 4 of them in the space a single parked car takes up. I've often said that as a nation we need to do more to address the challenge of global warming. Reducing vehicle congestion on our roads in a critical priority for the District and our region. Anything that we can do to reduce emissions is valuable and I support motorcycles as a sound alternative to cars." National Ride to Work day is always the 3rd Wednesday in July. This is the 15th straight year the day has been observed. Mayor Williams also recognizes Bike to Work Day.