www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 25, 2012 · 10 A family that bikes together... shops Continued from page 1 can fit eight to 14 bicycles in a bike corral. That's eight to 14 customers instead of one to four with a car. Also, bicyclists tend to shop more often, and closer to home, and have more disposable income because we don't spend as much on car expenses." In Long Beach, California, numerous businesses have recognized the economic benefits of bicycling customers and now offer discounts on certain days as well as other incentives to customers who bike to the business. Some employers in these business districts have also given their employees bicycles to encourage them to bike to work. Economides said by doing this, the employer benefits because of eased parking congestion near their business; in addition, she says, a more productive employee who is happier and healthier, and therefore requires fewer sick days. A family that bikes to a business district, Economides said, gets similar benefits while simultaneously helping businesses in their local community. "Imagine a family of four getting into their car and driving out of town or across town to shop at a mall and eat at eric riehl / oakville beaver / @halton_photog a chain restaurant," said Racking up bike districts: April Economides, creator Economides. of America's first Bike Friendly Business District (BFBD), came to Oakville "Now imagine instead to speak at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce. that family of four hops on two bikes with tag-a-longs (riding exten- shops, etc. It not only supports that business sions) and rides a mile or two to their nearest district, but that family just got exercise, fresh business district, whether it's downtown air, probably had a great time and they will be Oakville or another one, and checks out the more likely to return." See Cycling page 11 small independent businesses, restaurants, toy Autobahn for All Sales Event for 36 months* %+ APR up to ** on our most popular models That's the value of German engineering. 2012 JETTA from $17,819* / 2012 GOLF 3-door from $22,019* / The All-New 2012 PASSAT from $25,019* / The new 2012 TIGUAN from $30,134* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year Ask about your Bonus Fuel Savings Card!** 1355 North Service Rd. W. Tel: 1-888-948-5548 www.Oakvillevw.com **Fuel Savings Card is available to those who purchase from dealer in-stock vehicles. "Gas Savings" card is $0.20 per litre, 1,250 litres total, Maximum value of card is $250. See an Oakville VW Sales rep. for further details. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy businessTM. Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. used under licence. *Limited time finance purchase offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit. MSRP of $17,819/$22,019/$25,019/$30,134 for a new and unregistered 2012 Jetta 2.0L / 2012 Golf 3-door 2.5L / 2012 Passat 2.5L / 2012 Tiguan 2.0T base model with 5-speed/5-speed/5-speed/6-speed manual transmission, including $1,365/$1,365/$1,365/$1,580, $29 EHF (tires), $100 air conditioning levy, if applicable, $5 OMVIC fee, $46 PPSA fee and up to $499 dealer administrative fee. Financed at 0% APR for 36 months equals $494.97/$611.63/$694.97/$837.05 per month. Down payment or equivalent trade-in, due at signing, may be required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $17,819/$22,019/$25,019/$30,134. License, insurance, registration, options, TFFC, if applicable, and other applicable taxes are extra. **Offer of $400/$400/$500/$500 applicable on purchase financing (through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit) of select new and unregistered 2012 Jetta/Golf/Passat/Tiguan models. Certain conditions apply (TDI Clean Diesel, Golf R, Golf GTI and Jetta GLI models excluded). Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers end May 31, 2012 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. 2012 Jetta Highline 2.5L as shown is $26,919. 2012 Golf Sportline 2.5L as shown is $26,294. 2012 Passat Highline 2.5L as shown is $33,519. 2012 Tiguan 2.0T with Sport Package as shown is $42,534. Certain options and accessories may be extra. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Visit vw.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. "Volkswagen", the Volkswagen logo, "Jetta", "Golf", "Passat" and "Tiguan" are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG. Motor Trend® Magazine is a registered trademark of Source Interlink Magazines, LLC. © 2012 Volkswagen Canada.