Articles tagged: Commuter Challenge
WITH POLL: Top 5 ways not driving to work can make a difference in Ann Arbor
Posted: May 02, 2013About 70,000 people commute in to the city of Ann Arbor every day -- and the vast majority of them choose to drive. Wednesday, getDowntown launched its annual competition that challenges people to find a different way to get to work other than driving. Read more »
Think you're the king or queen of bike commuting? Find out tonight
Posted: May 18, 2012Refreshments greeted cyclists along their commute to work today in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti for National Bike to Work Day, but the fun isn’t over yet. The king and queen bike commuters of 2012 will ... Read more »
WITH RANKINGS: Commuter Challenge ramping up participants after first week
Posted: May 07, 2012Thousands of miles have been logged during the first week of getDowntown’s Commuter Challenge. Read more »
Record number of companies commit to getDowntown's Commuter Challenge
Posted: May 01, 2012About 3,000 Ann Arbor area residents have committed to try greening their commute this month in an online competition that pits 250 local companies against each other. The Commuter Challenge, promoted by the getDowntown Program, ... Read more »
Nothing like prizes to help curb the car
Posted: Apr 29, 2011Of course we're principled enough to curb our car and jump on the getDowntown Commuter Challenge bandwagon—or bus, as the case is. Of course we're deeply interested in commuting so greenly that we lower our ... Read more »
getDowntown Commuter Challenge wraps up record-breaking year with ceremony
Posted: Jun 11, 2010Thanks to the enthusiastic participation from Ann Arbor businesses and organizations, this year's getDowntown Commuter Challenge had more green commuters than ever walking, biking and even kayaking to work. Every year, the getDowntown Program hears from ... Read more »
Commuter Challenge 2010: Thousands participated, inspired others to try 'green' commuting
Posted: Jun 01, 2010During the month of May, more than 1,000 Ann Arbor employees proved you can commute sustainably to Ann Arbor through their participation in the getDowntown Commuter Challenge. Whether they took the bus for the first ... Read more »
Commuter Challenge Week 4: A look at Zipcars, vanpooling and other ride sharing options
Posted: May 24, 2010getDowntown Commuter Challenge Some frequently asked questions about the Commuter Challenge, which runs in Ann Arbor during the month of May: What is the Commuter Challenge? Who is participating in the Commuter Challenge? How do ... Read more »
Commuter Challenge Week 3: 'I Like Bikes Week' makes bike commuting fun
Posted: May 17, 2010I Like Bikes Week Events Bike to Work Day Rally and Bike Commuting Expo: Friday, May 21 starting at 8:00am. Click for details!Daily Prize Drawings. Log a bike commute during this week and you may ... Read more »
getDowntown's Commuter Challenge competition update: guess who is winning?
Posted: May 12, 2010We're halfway through the Commuter Challenge and we've got some great things to show for it. Here's an overview of the competition so far.Commuter Challenge Stats Number of organizations and businesses signed up to participate: ... Read more »
With video and poll: Ann Arbor commuters encouraged to ditch the car for walking shoes
Posted: May 12, 2010Ann Arbor often gets a good rap when it comes to the city's walkability. But walkers with the Washtenaw Biking and Walking Coalition who conducted an audit last year gave a failing grade for safety ... Read more »
Commuter Challenge Week 2: Walking is wonderful and walk to work day is Wednesday
Posted: May 11, 2010getDowntown Commuter Challenge Some frequently asked questions about the Commuter Challenge, which runs in Ann Arbor during the month of May: What is the Commuter Challenge? Who is participating in the Commuter Challenge? How do ... Read more »
Green Commute Day Contest: Vote for your favorite photo
Posted: May 04, 2010The getDowntown Program kicked off the Commuter Challenge with Green Commute Day on Monday, May 3rd. On Green Commute Day, people were asked to submit photos to getDowntown showing their green commute. Winners get the ... Read more »
Links: Transit Tuesday - ride the bus for the Commuter Challenge
Posted: May 04, 2010May is the Commuter Challenge in Ann Arbor. This annual program, run by the getDowntown program, encourages alternate transportation and also serves as the annual effort to measure how people get to work. (Think of ... Read more »
Commuter Challenge week 1: transit is terrific and submit 'green' photos to win a prize
Posted: May 03, 2010getDowntown Commuter Challenge Some frequently asked questions about the Commuter Challenge, which runs in Ann Arbor during the month of May: What is the Commuter Challenge? Who is participating in the Commuter Challenge? How do ... Read more »
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