IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 385 
Expressing support for ‘‘Bike to Work Day’’ on May 17, 2019. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 16, 2019 
Ms. DEAN
(for herself, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. 
BALDERSON, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. THOMPSON
of California, Ms. 
PRESSLEY, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Ms. HAALAND) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for ‘‘Bike to Work Day’’ on May 17, 
2019. 
Whereas riding a bicycle is an excellent form of exercise that 
improves mental and physical health, and is part of a 
healthy lifestyle for men, women, and children to travel 
between home, school, and work; 
Whereas considering that bicycle riders and motor vehicle op-
erators share many of the same roads, it is important to 
ensure everyone’s safety by educating cyclists and motor-
ists regarding the proper and safe operation of bicycles; 
Whereas cycling deaths represent a disproportionate share of 
traffic deaths, and studies show measurable safety im-
provements result from investing in protected bike infra-
structure; 
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Whereas bicycling is an integral element in promoting energy- 
efficient and green-friendly technologies to enhance and 
sustain quality of life and to make communities more liv-
able; 
Whereas bicycle commuting is an effective means to improve 
air quality, reduce traffic congestion and noise, and con-
serve energy; 
Whereas bicycle commuting benefits both employees and em-
ployers through better employee health and fitness and a 
reduction in commuting, parking, and health care costs; 
Whereas companies and other organizations that participate 
in ‘‘Bike to Work Day’’ help to build morale and encour-
age camaraderie among their employees; 
Whereas when compared to sedentary employees, physically 
active employees are known to be typically more alert, 
take fewer sick days, and are more productive; 
Whereas biking to work provides an efficient and enjoyable 
means of getting much-needed regular exercise without 
having to set aside additional time before or after the 
workday to work out; 
Whereas people who bike to work typically arrive faster than 
their driving counterparts, particularly if the commute is 
a distance of three miles or less, and have equal or better 
commuter times for distances of five to seven miles in 
urban areas; 
Whereas a lack of incentives and knowledge about the bene-
fits of biking to work often discourages many employees 
from commuting by bicycle, even though more than half 
of United States workers live within five miles of their 
workplace; 
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Whereas many studies show the benefit to local economies 
from cyclists buying local goods and services when com-
munities support cycling infrastructure investments; and 
Whereas ‘‘Bike to Work’’ events, carried out on May 17th, 
encourage approximately 1 in 5 new participants to 
change their method of transportation by biking to work 
on a regular basis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives hereby 
recognizes and supports ‘‘Bike to Work Day’’ on which 
companies, organizations, and individuals are encouraged 
to participate in a ‘‘Bike to Work’’ event. 
Æ 
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