Take the 2019 Commuter Challenge

Prizes: $500 Visa Gift Card, Commuter Bicycle,
Electric Scooter, Dyson Multifloor Vacuum

Replace a drive-alone trip to work or school and instead take the bus or train, bicycle, carpool, walk, telework or vanpool once by the end of July.

Click here to participate.

2019 Bike to Work Week (June 17 - 21)

Bike to Work Week Celebration
June 20 - 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Come to REI in Bloomington (494 & Lyndale) for free bicycle checks, fun swag, and a chance to win awesome prizes, including: $500 Visa Gift Card or a Commuter Bicycle.

Everyone who attends gets:
• FREE Front and Back Bike Lights
• FREE Ben & Jerry’s Sundae Bar
• FREE Bike Checks

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Commuter of the Month

Barry Katz - Commuter Services- Bicycle

"I’ve always associated bicycling with convenience, health and feeling more youthful.

Biking to work is very motivating—knowing I traveled to the office under my own power gives me a sense of accomplishment and sets a positive tone for the day. Biking home gives me a chance to unwind. I also understand the greater benefit, of one less car on our already congested roads, and an open space in the parking lot.

I mounted a small sound system on the handlebars. I pedal to the beat of some motivating music—it’s like an outdoor spin class!

Some advice: If you’ve never biked to work (or other alternate mode) try a dry-run on a day off. Online maps can be useful for showing back roads and shortcuts. Try it just once even on your Friday, to start your weekend off on a fun note. And allow extra time so you’re not rushed. Happy Biking!”

Barry joined our team in May as Program Manager.

2019 Events

• January - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Google Home Hub)
• February - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Apple Watch)
  Heart Health Month
• March - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Beats Wireless Headphones)
• April - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode (Prize: Dyson Multifloor Vacuum)
  Commuter Challenge (Prizes: $500 Visa Gift Card, Commuter Bicycle, Electric Scooter and Dyson Multifloor Vacuum)
  Earth Day is Monday, April 22
  Get on Board Day, April 25
• May - Commuter Challenge (Prizes: $500 Visa Gift Card, Commuter Bicycle, Electric Scooter and Dyson Multifloor Vacuum)
  Commuter Choice Awards Ceremony is Tuesday, May 7
  National Bike to Work Week is May 13 - May 17. National Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17
  Commuter Services also celebrates Bike to Work Week in June (see below)
• June - Commuter Challenge (Prizes: $500 Visa Gift Card, Commuter Bicycle, Electric Scooter and Dyson Multifloor Vacuum)
  Commuter Services’ Bike to Work Week is June 17-21
  Bike to Work Celebration is Thursday, June 20 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at REI in Bloomington
  Dump The Pump Day is on Thursday, June 20
• July - Commuter Challenge (Prizes: $500 Visa Gift Card, Commuter Bicycle, Electric Scooter and Dyson Multifloor Vacuum)
• August - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode
• September - Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode
  (Richfield) Open Streets at Penn Fest is Sunday, September 15 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
  World Car Free Day - Twin Cities: Thursday, September 19
  (Edina) Open Streets on 50th is Sunday, September 22 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• October - Try Transit:
  Monthly Incentive to Try a Sustainable Commute Mode:
  
• November - Try Transit:
  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