VHB recently sponsored and participated in Orlando’s 24th Annual Bike to Work Day on March 28—an eco-friendly event that promotes sustainable commuting across the city. The ride commenced at Luminary Green, a vibrant park in Downtown Orlando’s Creative Village, also designed by VHB. Nearly 200 participants on bicycles and e-bikes joined Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer for the community-focused 3.5 mile ride that culminated in an awards ceremony at City Hall, where VHB placed third in company participation.
Hosted by City of Orlando in conjunction with local organizations like the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reThink Your Commute program and Bike Walk Central Florida, the Bike to Work Day event encourages sustainable transportation, promotes bike safety and bike-friendly transit options, and emphasizes Orlando’s progress in bicycle safety for all.
VHB's involvement aligns closely with our continued partnership with the reThink Your Commute program. This initiative advocates for promoting transportation options, including biking, walking, carpool, vanpool, and public transit.
“As more cities seek alternatives to traditional commuting, events like these are instrumental in promoting active transportation,” said Brendan Guess, VHB’s reThink Your Commute Program Manager. “Biking to work helps alleviate traffic congestion, promote economic development, and foster healthier communities.”
VHB is committed to enhancing infrastructure and promoting active modes of transportation, like bicycling, across the state. We helped the City of Orlando complete the Orlando Urban Trail and the City of Cape Coral unveil a Shared Use Non-Motorized Trail (SUN), as well as helped connect communities on the Legacy Trail Extension in Sarasota and Venice.
Pete Pavao, VHB Orlando Operations Manager, shared his enthusiasm for the event. "Orlando Bike to Work Day is one of our favorite local events. We participate every year because it supports healthy mobility and sustainable commuting choices.”
Learn more about how VHB Orlando innovates and collaborates on projects that enable cities to embrace active transportation.
