2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge: Go Multimodal!
Update: The Commute Challenge is well underway! Join this movement to appreciate the benefits of alternative modes of transportation. There are several options to explore: biking, public transportation, carpooling, and even walking - options that allow us to explore alternatives to driving a car. While doing so, you can also compete for prizes. Share with your family, neighbors, and co-workers. Learn more at hicommutechallenge.rideamigos.com
We’ve shared the benefits of reducing ‘Vehicle Miles Traveled’ (VMT) in a January 2021 post (Sustainability through “VMT” Reduction). This deals with reducing the number of miles traveled by car. There are many strategies to achieve this, and the net benefit is a cleaner and more efficient transportation ecosystem. This does not deal with eliminating cars but reducing their need.
There are several benefits to reducing VMT:
Reduction of transportation costs
Health improvement
Reduced traffic congestion
Better air quality
Emissions reduction
As part of a concerted effort to increase awareness of the importance of VMT reduction, a statewide event - 2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge: Go Multimodal! - will be launched in August. It involves fun, friendly competition to encourage walking, biking, carpooling, and mass transit use.
Here's what you can expect from the Commute Challenge (source: Blue Planet Foundation):
Friendly Competition: Participate as an individual or as part of a team! Your family or workplace can form teams of up to 6 members to compete against each other or with other businesses and community organizations throughout the month. This will be a great way to build teamwork and showcase your organization’s commitment to sustainability.
Easy Tracking: Through our dedicated online platform, you can easily log your trips, track your progress, climb the leaderboard, and compete for exciting prizes!
Engaging Challenges: Each week will highlight a different mode of multimodal transportation. Earn points for taking any mode for any trip, but earn bonus points for taking the featured mode of transportation for that week.
Climate Positive Impacts: By choosing multimodal transportation options, not only will you be saving on parking, gas, and other costs associated with driving, but you'll also be reducing traffic congestion on our roads and contributing to a healthier planet!
Gear up, the Commute Challenge starts August 1st! The Challenge is open to individuals, families, and businesses across the state. Sign up today for FREE by clicking the button below.
Joining as a team? Register individually first, and then have one of your team members fill out this form to get your team created.
