Newsroom
For Immediate Release
Monday, May 12, 2008
Media Alert: Arlington Celebrates Bike to Work Day 2008
Hosts two "pit stops" on Friday, May 16
What:
Arlington County celebrates Bike to Work Day 2008 with two of the region’s 26 pit stops. This event encourages residents “Go Green” and bike to work as a healthy, fun, and free alternative to solo driving. Pit stops will refuel and reward cyclists with breakfast, entertainment, speakers and the chance to win bicycle-related prizes.
This event is co-sponsored by BikeArlington (Arlington County), Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and Crystal City Business Improvement District.
When:
Friday, May 16, 2008, 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Where:
There will be two pit stops in Arlington as part of this regional event.
- Rosslyn: Rosslyn Gateway Park (Lee Highway and Lynn Street)
- Crystal City: Crystal City Water Park (across from 1750 Crystal Drive between 15th and 18th Streets)
Who:
- BikeArlington
- Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)
- Crystal City Business Improvement District
- Local sponsors
For more information, please visit the Bike to Work Day website.
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.