Bike More, Drive Less

Bike More, Drive Less is a project that supports bicycling as a travel option. The Partnership TMA of Montgomery County and GVF worked with Lower Merion Township, Whitpain Township, Upper Gwynedd Township, and the Borough of Lansdale to establish new, safe bicycle routes to expand access to the Circuit Trails and lead to a reduction in SOVs. 

The project supports Montgomery County’s bicycle plan, Bike Montco, which supports every citizen having the freedom to choose bicycling without fear of danger or difficulty and where bicycling is equal to any other transportation choice. The project also supports the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, with its key themes of: Connected Communities; Sustainable Places; and Vibrant Economy. 

Biking offers an affordable, reliable travel option for accessing employment, services and amenities and provides freedom of choice for some commuters who want an alternate mode to a single occupancy vehicle. Communities affected by poor air quality throughout the region will get a reprieve from congestion, with fewer emissions and reduced pollution. Residents will have more opportunities to choose an active transportation mode, which supports healthy lifestyles. Employers needing employees to work onsite, become more accessible by non-SOV modes when bike lanes are in the proximity of worksites and transit stops. The project supports equity and communities of concern, who cannot afford car ownership and face barriers to accessing transit.

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