Check out previous Commuter Spotlights.
- Joe Montgomery
Having been an avid biker since the 1970s, Joe Montgomery has made a huge effort to reduce his carbon footprint in the community. Joe says that he enjoys “the physical challenge, the health benefits,” and “the Zen experience of bicycle riding.”- Andy Davis
Andy Davis has lived without a car for six years. While you may find this typical for some college students, most do not share Andy’s passion for active transportation. Davis has ridden his bike in some form nearly everyday for 13 years. - Suzanne Williams
Suzanne Williams rides five miles to work and five miles back Monday through Friday for one simple reason – she loves riding her bike. But it’s more than just the joy of the tires hitting the payment for this graphic designer- Jeanne Van Lengen-Taylor
Sometimes people just need a little nudge to become a regular active transportation commuter. For Jeanne Van Lengen-Taylor, the inspiration was PedNet’s No Car Diet Challenge. - Brian Earls
As if teaching fourth grade didn’t keep him active enough, Fairview Elementary teacher Brian Earls adds a 10 mile round-trip bike commute to his daily schedule.- Zennie Reynolds
Zennie Reynolds doesn’t let the weather keep him from using active transportation to get to work, the store, or downtown for a Salsa dance. Reynolds doesn’t own a car, so it’s his bike or his own two feet.- Casey Corbin
Cold weather may be upon us, but it won’t stop Casey Corbin from bicycling or walking for his transportation needs. “I have never been one to worry about getting wet or being a little cold. If you just work a little harder then you will warm right up.- John Cunning
Active commuting doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing activity. John Cunning, Program Director with Missouri State Parks, has found a way to add active travel to his day even though he lives in Columbia but works in Jefferson City.- Roy Robinson
Roy Robinson bicycle commutes the two miles to work on the MU campus every day. “It's way easier than people think to commute by bike. After a few times, you'll be hooked,” he explained.- Steve Saitta
As a regular bicycle commuter, Steve Saitta also knows firsthand what active transportation users need and how good infrastructure can make a big difference.
- Tate and Cora Windmoeller
Tate likes biking because, “It’s a fun way to get exercise and I can get places.” Cora thinks its great that bikes don’t pollute. “It’s healthy and I like it,” she said. Freedom is also something Cora enjoys about biking.
- Lisa Wells
After only a few rides, Lisa got hooked, and then began to see bike commuting in a whole new way. “It takes a little planning ahead but once you get used to it, it becomes a habit and something you look forward to doing.”
- Jim Linville
Jim Linville is not a bike rider and the city bus does not go his direction, yet he still wanted to make active commuting a part of his life. Linville decided to think outside the box and found a way to make it work.
- Michele Baumer
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Michele Baumer knew the benefits of bicycle commuting, but she struggled with how to make it work. How could she get her kids to school and herself to work at a reasonable time everyday? The solution for Baumer was a partial commute.
- Jim Christie
The “I don’t have time” excuse just doesn’t jive when you hear about someone like Jim Christie.
- Benjamin Elmore
Bike commuters start young in Columbia. Eight-year-old, third grader Benjamin Elmore has been commuting to school on his bike since last year.
- Professor Tony Prato
Professor Tony Prato walks the walk, or perhaps bikes the walk is a more appropriate phrase.
