That’s right, your favourite sustainable commuting event is back again! Commuter Challenge is taking place June 2 – 8, 2019 and we are here to make sure you’re ready for it.
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Get your Workplace Ready
Leading up to the annual Commuter Challenge event is the perfect time to implement changes within your workplace.
Follow these tips to make your workplace Commuter Challenge all-stars and sustainable commuting friendly year round.
Get Yourself Ready
However you plan to commute sustainably, there are things you can do to get ready in advance.
Walking? Plan your route, download some podcasts, and make sure you have some comfortable shoes.
Cycling? Plan your route, get your bike tuned, and ensure you have safe bike parking at your destination. If you’re new to cycling, connect with a cycling mentor using GoManitoba.
Busing? Get familiar with the routes close to you, fill up your peggo card, and grab a good book. If you’re new to busing, connect with a busing mentor using GoManitoba.
Carpooling? Ask around your workplace or building to see if anyone lives close. If not, GoManitoba can help you connect with carpool partners near you!
Telecommuting? Ensure your workplace allows work to be done at home and prepare your at-home office.
Mark Your Calendar
We have many exciting events for Commuter Challenge and we would love to see you there! Here are some key events you’ll want to mark down.
May 31 – Media Launch 12:00 – 1:00 pm at True North Square Plaza
June 2 – Commuter Challenge Starts (You can begin tracking your sustainable commutes)
June 5 – Clean Air Day Pit-Stop at the Bridge 6:45 – 9:15 am at Assiniboine/Osborne
June 8 – Commuter Challenge Ends (This is the final day to get in those sustainable commutes, so make it count)
Check Out the Prizes
Grand Prizes
Anyone who logs their sustainable commutes during Commuter Challenge 2019 is eligible to win! The last day to enter KMs after the challenge is June 14th.
Prize #1: FREE Bus Pass for a Year with Winnipeg Transit ($1,000 value)
Prize #2: TWO Folklorama VISAs to tour the world in Winnipeg ($550 value)
Prize #3: FREE Doughnuts for a Year from Oh Doughnuts! (1 dozen/month for 1 year, $360 value)
Prize #4: TWO FREE tickets to a concert at the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (up to $220 value)
Prize #5: FREE night stay for TWO at an Alt Hotel across Canada ($200 value)
Prize #6: Raleigh City Cruiser from The Wrench ($175 value)
GoManitoba Grand Prize
Prize #1: TWO Full Weekend Passes to the Winnipeg Folk Festival July 11-14, 2019 ($500 value)
Thank you to our Funders and Sponsors
I love the commuter challenge and I, as an employee of the Gov of MB in the Dauphin office, participate every year by walking and biking to work. It is fun and for a great cause!! I do have to admit that this is an actuality a Winnipeg event and not a Manitoba event. All the gatherings take place in Winnipeg and almost all the prizes are Winnipeg based as well :-(. We regularly fight the perimeter syndrome and I wish for us to do better in the future. Keep up the good work.