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Corporate Challenge
RegistrationSmart Commute Day will be Friday, May 16th 2008
Register Now !
What is Smart Commute Day?
Smart Commute Day is a community-wide event encouraging everyone to try a healthier, greener, and cheaper way to get to work. On May 16, hundreds of employees in Jackson will walk, bike or ride transit on their morning commute. Join us and find out how much fun it can be to commute smarter! Everyone who registers and participates receives a prize bag including a Smart Commute Day t-shirt.
How do I participate?
The simple answer is that you walk, bike, or take the bus to work. However, on May 16 we have lots of events to add a little fun to your morning commute.
Join the Corporate Challenge
Compete with similarly sized businesses to see which company can get the most employees to join the Smart Commute. Winners are announce at the Smart Commute lunch party and carry the Smart Commute trophy and bragging rights for a year! Register your team now
Park and walk from a breakfast station
This is a great option for those who live too far from work to walk or bike the whole distance. Drop your car off at either Nixon Park or Ella Sharp Park. Then grab a quick breakfast and walk or bike the rest of the way to work. From the lunch party you can take a JTA bus back to your car. We will also have a breakfast station at P&T Fitness for those who would like to meet up for coffee and a bagel on their downtown walk.
Join the Falling Water Trail commute
It started with a challenge between friends and has grown into a community ride. The Falling Water Trail opened last fall and is already widely acknowledged as a great community asset. Join a group of commuters who will ride in from Concord. Ride from Concord at 7:30am or meet up with the group where the trail crosses Lime Lake at around 8:00am. The trail is beautiful in the morning. This could be your best commute of the year!
Smart Commute lunch party
This year we are providing lunch for all the Smart Commute participants at Bucky Harris Park (corner of W. Michigan and Jackson). Stop by for a sandwich and find out more about your commuting options. We will announce the winners of the Corporate Challenge as well as other awards and drawings. You can also catch a ride back to the park-and-walk breakfast stations on a JTA bus.
“I was very glad to see this happen. I live in the City and have been wanting to either bike or walk to work but was not sure of how safe it would be. Being able to walk with other people helped me to see how much I enjoyed it and showed me a direct/safe route to go.” -2005 participant
“I like the whole idea of smart commute…being able to park a short ways away from work and walk the rest of way worked very well for me…I was able to get some exercise but was still able to get my son to day care and so forth without a problem.”
-2006 participant
I’ve never biked, walked or rode transit before. How do prepare for Smart Commute Day? Start by recruiting a friend at work to participate in Smart Commute Day with you--make it a fun new experience for both of you. Having a buddy will help you continue being a smart commuter even after Smart Commute Day is over! Check out the links below for helpful information.Helpful Links:
Jackson Bike Routes Map
Jackson Transit Authority Routes and Times
FAQ Bike Commuting Bicycling 511
How much do you spend Driving to work? Calculate your Costs with our Commuter Calculator
Bike Safety Tips Environmental Services Bikedia
Comprehensive Bike Commuting Guide
bike-to-work manual
Get your business to sign-up for the Corporate Challenge! The Corporate Challenge is a friendly workplace competition to encourage adults to bike, walk, or ride the bus to work. Companies earn points based on the percentage of employees who smart commute to work (individuals must register to be counted). The winning company in each category will receive a spot in the commuting hall of fame and a trophy!
The Corporate Challenge is open to all workplaces in the Jackson area. A team captain at each business will register the business then interested participants at that worksite must register as individuals! Register your team
Corporate Category Sizes:
Mini (2-5 employees)
Small (6-24 employees)
Medium (25-100 employees)
Large (101-1,000 employees)
Mega (1,000+ employees)