#CofCMoves: Nancy Whirley Moves by Bike

How do you move? Do you walk, bike, or use public transit? Join the Office of Sustainability and participate in the College’s first official event celebrating the different modes of transportation that the College community uses to commute to campus. On April 9th, during Sustainability Week, let us know how you move by using #CofCMoves and why you move the way you do!

We interviewed Senior Server Administration of IT Nancy Whirley about why she bikes.

Office of Sustainability: Why do you bus, bike, walk, and/or carpool rather than driving?

NW: I bike to work for many reason – it is economical, less of an environmental impact than driving, great exercise and I love to cycle.

OOS: How long have you been doing so?

NW: I started riding from home in 2010 after I moved to West Ashley.

OOS: How far do you commute daily?

NW: About 7 miles each way.

OOS: What are the benefits to commuting by Bus/Carpool/Bike versus driving alone?

NW: Along with all the reasons I listed above – just being outside and enjoying the beautiful place we live.

OOS: What do you value most about the way you commute?

NW: Having the opportunity to see things you miss in a car – the sunrise on the Battery- watching dolphins while riding over the bridge.

OOS: What is the biggest challenge you face as a commuter?

NW: Drivers that don’t believe I should be on the road on a bicycle.

OOS: What are some improvements you’d like to see?

NW: More accommodations for cyclists and pedestrians.

OOS: Would you recommend this method to others?

NW: Yes, cycling is a great way to commute.