My drive to work is about 12.5 miles one way and in absence of some major motion picture closing down a local highway it usually takes me between 20-35 minutes to drive. According to the tools on the Commuter Challenge Website my commute costs me around $360 a month in gas and automotive wear/tear and .178 metric tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent spewed into the atmosphere.
NOACA has recently launched an awareness program called the Commuter Challenge in order to combat pollutants and get folks to try new forms of transportation via a friendly competition.
Via the Commuter Challenge 2013 website:
What is Commuter Challenge?
Commuter Challenge is a clean-air campaign that encourages people to try an alternative to driving alone. It is also a friendly competition among Northeast Ohio businesses in which employees choose a sustainable mode of transportation such as walking, biking, carpooling, telecommuting, or using public transportation.
How does Commuter Challenge work?
Employees representing their organization can sign up for the Challenge. Individuals not associated with an organization are also welcome to participate. At the end of the Challenge, participants complete the commuter form (third link on the left). The organization with the highest participation rate wins and will be recognized in a news release, publication and radio spots related to this event.
Why should you participate?
· You will save money on fuel
· You will reduce your stress
· You will reduce your carbon footprint
· You will help to reduce air pollution and traffic congestion
Schedule:
· Registration starts June 1 (click on the registration link to the left to get started).
· Commuter Challenge starts July 14 and ends July 31
· Participants must complete the commuter form by August 3
· The names of all participants will be entered into a prize drawing on August 9. Winners will be notified by phone or email.
If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Walker at 216-241-2414
Go ahead, take the Challenge!
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