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Walking
Walking is an option for employees who live fairly close to their worksite. Encourage walking as a commute alternative to this group of employees by providing them safety information and accessories (whistles, reflective clothing for visibility) and considering sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities when designing a work site campus.
- Choose a route
- You’ll need good shoes.
- Backpacks and briefcases are handy.
- Prepare for bad weather.
- Vary your route and enjoy the scenery.
- A coworker or neighbor who walks in the same direction can be a welcome
companion to keep you motivated to walk on a regular basis.
- Observe traffic signals and be on the alert for cars and bicycles. Avoid crossing the street between parked cars and other forms of jaywalking. If you listen to music when you walk, make sure you can still hear honking cars, fire engines, and police sirens.
Common misconceptions
- Walking to work will make my commute even longer.
You can combine walking and mass transit to get to your job. Decide how much time you have for your entire commute and allot a portion of that time to walking.
- My briefcase and other items are too heavy to carry.
Take home only what you need. Backpacks and lightweight briefcases with shoulder straps make it easier to carry work supplies when you walk.
- I’m afraid of walking through unsafe areas.
Plan an alternate route, or ride mass transit through unsafe or deserted areas. Walk with a friend, when possible.
- My clothes will be wrinkled when I get to work.
When you walk at a moderate pace on a relatively flat route, you’ll arrive in good shape. You can shorten your walk or take the bus when you have special meetings that require dress clothes.
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