Annual commuter challenge begins today

Posted: 11:26 AM CDT Sunday, Jun. 4, 2023

Though much of the weekday commute begins on Monday, Winnipeg’s Green Action Centre’s Commuter Challenge kicked off Sunday.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

*No charge for 4 weeks then price increases to the regular rate of $19.00 plus GST every four weeks. Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

*Billed as $19 plus GST every four weeks. Cancel any time.

Though much of the weekday commute begins on Monday, Winnipeg’s Green Action Centre’s Commuter Challenge kicked off Sunday.

Read unlimited articles for free today:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 04/06/2023 (885 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Though much of the weekday commute begins on Monday, Winnipeg’s Green Action Centre’s Commuter Challenge kicked off Sunday.

The annual event, which encourages Manitobans to use more sustainable modes of transportation on their commutes, including carpooling, busing, cycling, walking and tele-commuting, runs June 4-10 this year. Similar events are held in other Canadian cities as part of the National Commuter Challenge, which encourages people to leave their cars at home.

A launch party was held in Old Market Square on June 2, but Sunday is when participants begin logging kilometres. Those taking part are eligible for prizes, including passes to the Winnipeg Folk Festival, a two-night stay at Wild Skies Resort or a free bus pass for a year through Winnipeg Transit.

Cyclists use the bike lane on McDermot Avenue. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press files)

The Green Action Centre encourages employers to sign up and to support employees to take a sustainable mode of travel for one day during the challenge.

For more information, visit https://greenactioncentre.ca/uncategorized/commuter-challenge-2023-prize-list/