An elementary school teacher is trying to change the way the next generation thinks about commuting.
Instead of taking a motorized vehicle to work every day, this teacher chose an electronic bike — and they park their e-bike behind their desk every day.
From there, they can access their pannier — like an enclosed bike basket — and spark conversations about different ways to commute that are better for both people and the planet.
The teacher posted a photo of their bicycle parked in their classroom to Reddit's r/bikecommuting, starting a discussion there, too.
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An Australian study found evidence that e-bike commuting is good for health and well-being, giving riders an opportunity to be active while limiting toxic chemicals spewed into the air.
It doesn't hurt that e-bikes can also save commuters quite a bit of money, enabling them to commute to work without the added costs of gas and vehicle maintenance. Some e-bike riders say they no longer need to own a car.
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On the teacher's thread, fellow users lauded the teacher's e-bike advocacy.
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Yes 👍 "You just don't get that kind of experience in a car," one said.
"We need more of this. Positive examples to young people. Well done," another added.
"Now this is the kind of 'indoctrination' I can get behind," another joked.
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