How you commute is about more than just getting to work. It's about health and safety--yours and the community's .
Stress is a risk factor for many health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, three of the nation's top six leading causes of death. Congested commuting conditions can contribute to increased stress levels. Driving through sprawl can also be another element of an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle. Vehicle emissions are a factor in ozone-related illnesses like asthma, especially in children. That's in addition to safety issues. New Hanover County has the highest crash rate per mile in the state.
Transportation choices in our area offer health and safety benefits. Use any of these alternatives and you'll experience less stress by limiting or avoiding driving in traffic.
Bike or walk and you combine your commute with your work out!
Calculate how many calories you could burn.
Safety is a benefit too. Transit users have a lower risk for accidents than car occupants. Carpooling and other forms of ridesharing contribute to improved safety by reducing vehicle miles traveled and the number of vehicles on the road. Some insurance companies even offer reduced rates for carpoolers. Check with yours.
Getting started is easy with our instant personalized matching to carpool partners, bike buddies, and bus information.
Your employer may offer transportation benfits, such as an Emergency Ride Home program, preferential parking for carpoolers, a transit pass program, bicycle parking, or others.