Unused bicycles can become a valuable transportation resource for Montgomery County residents in need. The County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) annual Bicycle Donation Drive from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, in Rockville will make it easy to donate previously owned bikes and ensure they will have a continued impact.
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“Bikes can be the important first and last mile connection to public transportation,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “These bikes make an impact on local residents who would not otherwise be able to afford them. They also promote exercise, are a climate-friendly mode of transportation, and can ease access to transportation options.”
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“Since the program began in June 2020, our Bike Match program has received about 1,065 bike requests, and we have placed over 755 donated bikes,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “However, that still leaves a need for over 300 bikes. We are hoping to be able to collect enough bikes to fulfill all of these requests.”
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=45898