Petrol prices are hurting, hitting record highs, and with the cost of living squeezing household budgets from every direction, the daily commute has quietly become one of the most expensive habits many of us have. If you've been looking for a reason to leave the car at home, this is a pretty good one.
Skip the servo. Skip the carpark.
Combining cycling with public transport is one of the most affordable, fast and convenient ways to get around. You don't need to search for a parking spot in an increasingly crowded carpark, and that alone is worth something on a busy weekday morning.
Riding to the station also helps reduce the number of cars idling around station precincts, creating quieter streets, cleaner air, and a less stressful environment for everyone sharing the road. About 40% of car trips in Melbourne are less than 2 kilometres, which is exactly the kind of distance a bike handles in minutes, for free.
A growing network.
The Parkiteer network recently hit a major milestone, opening its 150th Victorian facility at Parkdale Station. Since then, 9 new facililties were introduced within 16 months, indicating a growing appetite for bike riding as Victorians across the state explore multimodal commute options.
Visit parkiteer.com.au to register and find your nearest facility.