Get Out of Your Car

Walk to local destinations

Why? 1/3 of all trips in Alameda are less than one mile, an easy walking distance for most and walking and biking is the most efficient way to travel.

Resources:

• Bike and Walk Map of Alameda (PDF)
• Bike Walk Alameda

Repair sidewalks (Building Owner)

Why? As more and more neighbors are out and about walking, it’s essential that your sidewalk be safe.

Resources:

• Sidewalk Repair | City of Alameda

Start a walking school bus

Why? Walking school buses are a fun and effective way to reduce your carbon emissions and get to know your neighbors.

Resources:

• Walking School Bus Tool Sheet | Alameda CTC

Start a Passeggiata (group walks)

Why? Leisurely evening walks or strolls especially taken in the evening can be an easy, fun and relaxing group activity.

Buy or test a bike, e-bike, or scooter

Why? A bike, e-bike, or scooter can be a great transportation solution in many ways, including reducing street congestion and providing connection to city transit.

Resources:

• Electric Vehicles and E-Bikes | City of Alameda

Take advantage of e-bike rebates

Why? Several rebate programs help remove the biggest barrier to e-bike adoption—cost.

Resources:

• Electric Vehicles and E-Bikes | City of Alameda
• CARB and AMP ebike savings guide - Alameda Bicycle | Alameda, CA
• Ava Bike Electric - Ava Community Energy
• Rebates and Incentives  | Alameda Municipal Power, CA
• E-Bike Rebate | Alameda TMA
• California E-Bike Incentive Project
• E-Bike Purchase Incentives - CalBike
• E-Bike Rebates & Classification Guide – Bike Walk Alameda

Map out & bike to your destination

Why? 1/3 of all trips in Alameda are 1-3 miles, an easy biking distance for most. Biking for short distances reduces travel GHG emissions by about 75%.

Resources:

• Get Around Alameda | City of Alameda
• Bike and Walk Map of Alameda (PDF)
• Bike Walk Alameda

Request a bike rack

Why? Although there are many bike racks around town, to see one added somewhere you can request a bike rack.

Resources: 

•  SeeClickFix

Join a community bike ride

Why? Get some exercise and build community by joining a community bike ride.

Resources:

• TeamAlameda - Home

Attend a free bike class

Why? You can Increase your bicycling safety skills with a FREE class or workshop, targeted to adults, teens and families offered by Bike East Bay.

Resources:

• Classes - Bike East Bay

Attend a free bike repair workshop

Why? Learn to repair your bike for free with classes offered by Bike East Bay.

Resources: 

•  Classes - Bike East Bay

Start a bike train

Why? Bike trains are a safe, fun, way to ride to school for your community.

Resources:

• SRTS Guide: Bicycle Trains

Map out & try public transit

Why? You can learn how to use public transportation more often and make an adventure out of it or take a group field trip across town just to try it out for fun.

Resources: Get Around Alameda | City of Alameda, AC Transit, Harbor Bay Business Park Shuttle to BART, bart.gov | Bay Area Rapid Transit | Bay Area Rapid Transit

Use AC Transit and BART

Why? Public transportation is a great way to get around while reducing your carbon emissions.

Resources: Get Around Alameda | City of Alameda, AC Transit, Harbor Bay Business Park Shuttle to BART, bart.gov | Bay Area Rapid Transit

Use the water shuttle and ferry

Why? The water shuttle is a free fun way of traveling and Alameda has three ferry terminals that link the city to San Francisco in about 20 minutes, to jobs in South San Francisco, and to Oakland via a “Short Hop” to Oakland.

Resources: Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle | City of Alameda, Get Around Alameda | City of Alameda, Home - San Francisco Bay Ferry