ARLINGTON COUNTY

Some employees of the county,
Not all of whom are mounties,
These days can be seen
Promoting air more clean.
(On trikes and bikes they're mounted.)


The Roanoke Times, April 20, 2009:

Workers trike their way to a greener county

Arlington County leaders hope to see health and environmental benefits from the program.

"Michael Dako rode a three-wheeler around on his lunch hour Friday -- blue with a big basket, reflectors and a '1 Less Car' tag."

"'Everyone can see what we're trying to promote, which is cleaner air and health,' he said before taking off on a four-mile ride along bike lanes and sidewalks."

"Arlington staff employees hit upon the idea as part of their two-year-old program to reduce emissions, Fresh AIRE, which already includes hybrid taxis."

"Ultimately, the county purchased six trikes for just under $500 each, along with six bicycles. Since the bikes were rolled out last fall, 140 of the county's 3,600 employees have registered to ride."

"Wearing a regulation blue helmet with chin strap, Penny Newquist was taking a tricycle to her meeting."