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.
good supportive words for motorcycles from the mayor of the nation'
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