Smart Trips Resources

If you're new to Smart Trips, begin by paying close attention to all the trips you make during the week. Notice the trips you already make on foot, by bicycle, ridesharing or on the bus. Give yourself some credit for the Smart Trips that you already make!

Being aware of the Smart Trips you're already making will help you see other opportunities for reducing your drive-alone trips. Once you know where you want to begin, the following programs and resources might be helpful to you.

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Emergency Ride Home

• Emergency Ride Home (PDF 2,063K)
  Provides a free taxi ride home if you make a Smart Trip to work and you have a family or personal emergency that requires quick transportation home. Available weekdays between 8am and 8pm. Contact WTA at (360) 676-RIDE (7433) to schedule an Emergency Ride Home.

Maps

• Smart Trips Map of Bellingham
  Shows trails, bicycle routes, bus routes and bus stops as well as many businesses and destinations that can be accessed on foot, by bicycle and by bus.

• City of Bellingham Bicycle Map (PDF 3,228K)
  Shows trails and bicycle routes in Bellingham.

• Whatcom County Bicycle Map (PDF 1,633K)
  Shows trails and bicycle routes in Whatcom County.

Contact us or call 756-TRIP for paper copies.

Walking

• Walking Safely (PDF 1,728K)
  Provides facts and safety tips for walking

• Walking & Bicycle to Better Health (PDF 1,524K)
  Provides facts and tips for using active transportation

• Shopping on Foot and by Bike (PDF 458K)
  Provides tips for transporting shopping items on foot and by bike

Bicycling

• Confident City Cycling (PDF 6,144K)
  Provides tips for sharing the road safely and confidently with motorists

• Bicycle Traffic Laws Brochure (PDF 329K)
  Explains rights and responsibilities for bicyclists in Washington State

• Share the Road: Rules for Motorists (PDF 124K)
  Provides tips for motorists for sharing the road safely and courteously with bicyclists.

• Bicycling Resources (PDF 333K)
  Describes everybodyBIKE classes and services to help children and adults learn how to bicycle safely in Whatcom County.

• Bicycle Commute Guide (PDF 36,560K)
  Provides in-depth information on riding a bike for transportation. Covers clothing, choosing and outfitting a bike, carrying gear and more.

• Bicycle Express
  Provides easy instructuctions on how to load your bike onto WTA's bike racks. This brochure is not available as a PDF. Contact us or call 756-TRIP for paper copies.

Sharing a Ride

• Visit Rideshare Online to find someone to ride with. Good for your daily commute or for regional events.

Riding the bus

• Take the Bus to Parks and Trails (PDF 441K)
  Shows how to reach 14 popular parks by bus.

• Visit WTA for routes, schedules and other information. Call 360-756-TRIP (8747) for times that the bus goes by your home.

• Visit the Puget Sound Trip Planner for assistance in making connections between public and private transit providers throughout Puget Sound. Travel all around the Puget Sound in Canada and the USA without a car!

Car Share

• Community Car Share of Bellingham provides wheels when you need them. Members are able to reserve a car share vehicle on an hourly basis, allowing their household to own fewer cars.

Resources for Children

• Active Transportation for Children (PDF 529K)
  Learn how children see traffic and how to prepare them for safe, fun, active transportation

• From A to Z by Bike (PDF 529K)
  A colorfully illustrated activity book that instructs kids of all ages how to ride safely. This booklet is not available as a PDF. Contact us or call 756-TRIP for paper copies.