As May was Bike to Work Month, INRIX would like to highlight Dalia Suszko, Software Development Engineer on the IQ backend team, who bikes to work every day. Dalia interned with INRIX in the summers of 2022 and 2023 and has been a full-time employee for just over a year. More people are considering alternatives to driving, whether to save money, reduce their environmental impact, or fit more movement into their daily routines. For Dalia, biking to work wasn’t originally a lifestyle choice—it was a necessity. After moving from California to Bellevue without a car, she purchased an e-bike and never looked back. After a year of commuting exclusively by bike, here are her top tips for anyone considering biking to work. - Plan Your Route Before You Ride Definitely check what the route is like before embarking on your first ride! You may think you know the way to work, but getting there by bike instead of by car is very different. There may not be bike lanes on every street, and some intersections may be particularly dangerous for cyclists (just take a look at the INRIX vulnerable road user data)! It’s important to map your path ahead of time, so you know you’re on the safest route. I live very close to the INRIX office, about 1.5 miles away, so it only takes me 8-10 minutes to get to work. - Always Wear Your Helmet and Be Visible Always wear your helmet! It can be tempting to leave it behind, especially for a short ride like my commute to work, but it’s absolutely the most important piece of safety gear at your disposal. I have a MIPS helmet with an emergency card on the inside with my health information and an emergency contact. You should also keep in