Resources and Tools

Here at the Commuter Connection, our goal is to provide commuters and businesses with the information, resources and tools they need to adapt more sustainable transportation options such as walking, biking, public transit or a combination of these modes.  On this page you will find links to all of our materials – posters, pamphlets, blogs, social media, maps, etc.  Most of these materials are posted elsewhere on on our webpage, so consider this your one-stop-shop for anything neat, interesting or informative you may have seen elsewhere on the site.  You will also find links to local organizations concerned with walking, biking or public transit, blogs that we have liked, and other useful resources.

Commuter Connection Maps

• Introduction to Multi-Modal Commuting: Norristown
• Norristown Multi-Modal Commuter Map
• Norristown Regional Multi-Modal Map

Other Maps

• The Circuit: Greater Philadelphia’s Regional Trail Network
• Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Map (pg1)
• Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Map (pg2)
• 2012 Philadelphia Bicycle Map
• Philly Map: Getting Around Philadelphia by Bicycle and Transit
• Bicycle Racks in Philadelphia
• Montgomery County Regional Trail Network

Commuter Connection Posters

• Tips for Pedestrian Commuters
• Know Your Turn Signals
• Bicycle Infrastructure
• Safe Bicycle Commuting
• General Bicycle Commuting Tips
• Simplify Your Bicycle Commute
• Hot Weather Bicycling
• Bikes, Buses, Trollies and Trains: A Guide to Multi-Modal Commuting
• Types of Multi-Modla Commuting

Commuter Connection Pamphlets

• Choosing a Bicycle Lock
• Choosing a Bicycle

Other Clean Air Programs and Partners

While everyone can commute by walking, biking and/or taking public transit, it’s not always the best option for everyone.  Commuter Connection works with Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC) Mobility Alternatives Program (MAP) to help commuters interested in ride-sharing, taking public transit or telecommuting.  Check out the following links for more information:

• Sustainable Commuting with MAP
• Share-A-Ride commute matching
• Locating and using public transit
• TransitChek 
• Supplemental programs 
• Telecommuting opportunities

Programs in Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Region already has great resources for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders.  Many of these organizations directly advocate city, regional and national governmental organizations to improve conditions, access and opportunities for non-auto commuting.  Check out these organizations for more information and great resources:

• Mayor’s Office of Transportation & Utilities
• Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
• Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers
• Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association
• Bike to Work Challenge

Blogs We Like

There are many, many blogs out there about commuting by bike, transit or your own two feet.  What follow are a few we like because of their content, their humor or unique perspective. Be sure to check these out in planning your new and improved commute!

• BikeyFace is a carton blog about the adventures of bicycle commuting.  The author, Bekka Wright, started bicycle commuting less than a year ago, and has filled her blog with useful, important and funny observations that should delight both the avid and the newly initiated bicyclist.
• BicyclingLife offers extensive tips on bicycling techniques and efficient cycling written with friendly cynicism.
• BikeCommuters has product reviews based on personal experience and features a gasoline savings calculator.
• CommuteByBike.com is one of the most complete and well rounded websites on bicycle commuting.  Check out this resource for everything from tips for beginners to recommendations for bikes, bags and helmets.
• RunMuki is a detailed personal blog by a former heavy smoker who was in poor physical shape prior to starting his cycling routine.  He offers helpful tips for beginning cyclists, with excellent advice on what not to do (based largely on personal experience).