The Region’s Commuter Challenge Underway
Posted Jun 4, 2012 06:04:14 AM.
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National Environment Week is underway, which means it’s time again for Waterloo Region’s Commuter Challenge.
Several events are planned for Monday’s kick off.
Between 4:30 and 8 the public is invited to the University of Waterloo School Of Pharmacy in downtown Kitchener to learn more about sustainable transportation.
As always, the focus this year is on getting out of the car and navigating your way from point A to point B by using your feet, cycling or taking public transit.
This all leads up to Thursday and the third annual Great Commuter Race when participants will compete to see who can get from Fairview Park Mall to Kitchener City Hall the fastest. The modes of transportation: an iXpress bus, a bicycle or carpooling.
Last year, more than 2,700 people from over 60 organizations took part locally, helping to reduce emissions by more than 33,000 kg.
If you would like to take part this year, you can register at: commuterchallenge.ca
