Brandon took the top award for the Commuter Challenge in 2011 for cities with a population of between 25,000 and 49,999. This was the first year that Brandon took an active role in promoting the challenge and this resulted in a huge increase in participation. Their plan is to do even better next year!
From June 5-11, thousands of Manitobans chose to walk, cycle, telecommute, ride the bus and carpool to work. Over 7,300 employees at 241 workplaces across the province participated in this national, friendly competition.
Congratulations to Dillon Consulting Limited and Boeing Canada for achieving the 2011 Gold and Silver awards respectively in recognition of their work to create Commuter Friendly Workplaces in Winnipeg.
Clean Air Day 2011 celebrations took place June 8th with sweet rewards for active commuters on the bridge at Assiniboine Avenue and Main Street, and a sunny Walking School Bus and prizes for students from Stevenson-Britannia School and two daycares in St. James!
Come celebrate Clean Air Day with us bright and early on June 8, 2011. Bring your travel mug, grab some fresh coffee and muffins on your route to work.
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