October Prize Drawing: $150 Visa Gift Card

Each month we have a prize drawing for those who try an alternative mode of transportation. Replace a drive-alone trip to work or school and instead take the bus or train, bike, carpool, walk, telework or vanpool.

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I-494 Construction Open House

WHEN: Thursday, October 12th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. with short remarks at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Commuter Services at 7101 York Ave. South, Edina (next door to the Southdale Library)

Commuter Services and its governing board, the I-494 Corridor Commission, welcome the public, residents, commuters, employers, and elected officials to the I-494 Construction Open House

MnDOT construction officials will be on hand to share plans, dates and details about the I-494 Edina, Richfield, Bloomington project, which started construction in June and continues through fall 2026. This project is the first of four that will be phased in between the MSP International Airport and Highway 169 over the next several years. It includes the addition of E-ZPass lanes, bridge improvements, a new pedestrian bridge, and construction of a new turbine interchange at I-35W and I-494.

Commuter Services will share resources to help commuters and motorists navigate the construction zone. Free information on carpooling, vanpooling, bus and light rail transit, bike commuting, and working from home will be available for all visitors.

Attendees will receive free transit passes, bike maps and food truck fare while food and supplies last. Edina Mayor Jim Hovland, Richfield Mayor Mary Supple and Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel will give short remarks at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact I-494 Corridor Commission/Commuter Services Executive Director Melissa Madison by email, [email protected], or by calling 952-405-9425.

Monthly Prize Winner - $150 Amazon Gift Card

Peter Nelson - City of Bloomington
Bike pledge

"Biking, especially in the morning, gets my blood flowing which helps me feel ready for work. I also enjoy taking my kids to the park with my bike and their trailer. My wife and I are looking to use this gift card for new helmets for ourselves, or perhaps clothes for our soon to be arrival. Thank you Commuter Services for this wonderful gift."

On-demand Webinar

Detours Ahead: I-494 Construction Impacts and Options

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One of the biggest road construction projects in the state’s history is officially underway. In the on-demand webinar, Detours Ahead: I-494 Construction Impacts and Options. Minnesota residents can learn more about this big project.

MnDOT I-494 Airport to Highway 169 Construction Manager Tim Clyne shares project information, including:

Commuter Services also provides information on commute programs and resources available to ease the burden of sitting in construction traffic.

Watch Detours Ahead: I-494 Construction Impacts and Options

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Twin Cities Telework Webinar Series

Commuter Services understands telework has impacted many companies. The pandemic caused employers and employees to take a crash course in telework, but it also provided a unique opportunity to learn and refine programming practices.

The Twin Cities Telework webinar series aims to connect employers, managers and teleworkers with experts who have answers to their questions. Webinars offered look at emerging trends, from a local, regional and national perspective.

The webinar series is just one piece of Twin Cities Telework by Commuter Services. Visit the TCTelework website for past webinars, to sign up for the bi-monthly newsletter and access our comprehensive set of tools crafted to help organizations develop, fine-tune, and maintain effective telework and hybrid working arrangements. All webinars are recorded for on-demand viewing.

Twin Cities Telework Webinar Archive

Watch Working from Home: Lessons Learned Over the Past Year

View slides from Working from Home: Lessons Learned Over the Past Year

Watch Telework and the Current Commute

View slides from Telework and the Current Commute

Watch Getting it Right – Best Practices for Teleworkers and Their Managers

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2023 Events

• January - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: $100 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card)
• February - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Digital 8-Quart Air Fryer)
• March - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush)
• April - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Earth Friendly Swag Bag)
  Earth Day is April 22
• May - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: $150 Visa Gift Card)
• June - Bike to Work Month Prizes: 2 Electric Bikes & a Smart Helmet)
  Dump The Pump Day is June 15
  Bike to Work Celebration - Thursday, June 22 - 4:30 - 6:30
  Arneson Acres Park
  4711 W 70th St - Edina
  
• July - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: $150 Amazon Gift Card)
• August - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: $150 Visa Gift Card)
• September - Car Free MSP
  Everything Electric at the City of Minnetonka’s Farmers Market is Tuesday, September 5 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM - Ridgedale Commons at Ridgedale Mall
  Bloomington Farmers Market is Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - East Lot, Bloomington Civic Plaza
  Edina Fall into the Arts Festival is Saturday, September 9, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday September 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Centenial Lakes Park
  Bloominton Pride is September 10 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Bloomington Civic Plaza
  Penn Fest 2023 is Sunday, September 17 from 1-5 p.m. along Penn Avenue
• October - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: $150 Visa Gift Card)
• November - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode
• December - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode

**Additional events will be added throughout the year