Bike Walk Macon Hosts Macon Car Free Day on May 24th
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Discover greener, healthier, and more affordable ways to commute during Macon Car Free Day on Friday, May 24th. Hosted by Bike Walk Macon, this initiative encourages participants to sign the Macon Car Free Day pledge at www.bikewalkmacon.com/carfreeday and commit to swapping their cars for biking, walking, public transit, or other sustainable transportation options.
This year's event is accompanied by exciting initiatives and benefits throughout the day:
- Ride Free Day with MTA: Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) offers unlimited free bus rides throughout the entire day on May 24th, making active transportation accessible and convenient. No fare required - hop on at any bus stop or at the transfer station at 200 Cherry St.
- Exclusive Deals: Sign the Car Free Day pledge and unlock discounts on May 24th at local businesses like Bike Tech Macon, Bohemian Den, Ingleside Village Pizza, Macon Bagels, and Sweet Eleanor’s.
- Car-Free Day Meetups: Connect with like-minded individuals for a casual breakfast at Macon Bagels (470 Third Street) from 7:45 am to 9 am. Ride the bus for free with Bike Walk Macon for a lunch outing to Ingleside Village Pizza. Meet at the Transfer Station (200 Cherry St) at 11 am.
- Support the Mission: Support Bike Walk Macon by participating in our membership drive at www.betterunite.com/bikewalkmaconmembership or purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2024 Jamis Earth Cruiser at bit.ly/bwmbikeraffle. Your contributions provide critical funding to help make Macon-Bibb County a safer, more enjoyable place to bike, walk, and live.
Bike Walk Macon hopes that Macon Car Free Day will allow participants to experience Macon-Bibb County from a new perspective and be inspired to use multi-modal transportation more often in the future. Join the movement towards a more connected, vibrant, and sustainable city by going car-free on May 24th.
To sign the Macon Car Free Day pledge or for more information about the exciting initiatives and events taking place, please visit www.bikewalkmacon.com/carfreeday.
