The Shawnee Dispatch / ‘Green Commute Challenge’ starts July 6

Archive for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

Employees at Kansas City area companies will “go green and save green” during the annual Green Commute Challenge, a competition that encourages employees of participating organizations to reduce driving alone and save money on their commutes.

The challenge is a way for employers and commuters to address two serious issues: air quality and rising gas prices. It will run July 6 through Aug. 28, and is sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council’s RideShare and Air Quality programs. Organizations can register a team by going online to marc.org/rideshare/challenge or calling (816) 842-RIDE (7433). They will receive promotional materials to help encourage their employees. Participants can begin accruing points July 6.

The contest challenges employees to use alternative forms of transportation to reduce their driving. Commuters will use an online tool to track their activities, and earn points to qualify for weekly and monthly prize drawings.

Point of View

Do you think the state should do more to help businesses near K-7 and Johnson Drive as an interchange is constructed?

Given the time the state has had to prepare, I don’t think completing the access road before starting/ closing Johnson Drive is an unreasonable request from these businesses or those of us who patronize them.

— Tiffany Bohm

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