We all know biking is good for our health and the environment. According to research, choosing to ride a bike over riding a car just once a day reduces a person’s transportation-related emissions by as much as 67%. If everyone could ride a bike instead of driving, the world’s CO2 emissions would significantly decrease.

We can’t say enough about the benefits of biking! It also allows people to exercise as well and doubles as a workout. Biking also lessens the chance you’ll get caught in a traffic jam when you’re rushing to somewhere important. Plus, it also helps improve your community’s air quality.

Unfortunately, not all cities and towns are bike-friendly. Even if a person would rather ride a bike, the environment around them doesn’t make it possible. While many rural areas are bike-friendly, most cities still have to follow their lead. Riding a car is second nature to many people, and it takes a paradigm shift to start biking daily. 

One city that helps change this mindset is Corvallis, Oregon. It is a strategically-designed, compact city meant to encourage its residents to bike to their destinations. The city says that 11% of Corvallis residents commute by bicycle. This high percentage of biking commuters is thanks to 98% of the city’s roadways having bike lanes and the city having a generally flat terrain. Almost any trip within the city can be made by bicycle in 15 minutes or less.

If you want to live in Corvallis and enjoy a car-free lifestyle, Fillmore Inn is right for you. The convenient apartment is in the center of northwestern Corvallis, giving you easy access to major shopping and recreational areas. 

Fillmore Inn is also an excellent option for students looking for off-campus college housing. King’s Road Shopping Center, which has a supermarket and restaurant, is less than a one-minute bike ride away. Oregon State University is only a four-minute bike ride away. The Benton Center at Linn Benton Community College is also a four-minute bike ride from the Fillmore Inn. It will be hard to find more strategically-located off-campus housing than the Fillmore.

At this apartment, you get all the convenience of being centrally located, plus all the amenities you’ll want in a home. Busy college students can enjoy the privacy of their own room with a separate entrance, in-room vanity, and personal sink. However, when they’re ready to mingle with others, they can also use the common kitchen and make friends in the shared bathroom. Utilities are included in the rent, and there are laundry facilities onsite. What more can you ask for?

If you are a student looking to embrace a bike-friendly lifestyle and enjoy being at the center of one of the country’s top college towns, look at the Fillmore Inn. We guarantee that it will check all the boxes in your housing must-have list and more. 

To learn more about the Fillmore Inn or schedule a visit, contact us here.