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Genesee County businesses encouraged to participate in 'smart commute week'
Posted: 05.10.2011 at 11:59 AM
Updated: 05.14.2011 at 10:30 AM
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The Crim Foundation encourages people to stay active throughout the year, not just for the big race.  / Crim 2010
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GENESEE CO. -- The Crim Foundation and Safe & Active Genesee for Everyone are encouraging people to participate in Smart Commute Week.

Smart Commute Week is designed to get people to walk, bike, take the bus, or carpool to work and/or school.   To get the competition going, Safe & Active Genesee is awarding prizes to the companies that have the most participants.

The competition takes place May 16th through May 20th. Here’s the competition calendar:

May 16: Mass Transit Monday

Meet a friend at the closest bus stop and ride to work together.

Visit www.mtaflint.org to find routes and schedules.

 

May 17: Two Wheel Tuesday

Ride your bike to work.  Live too far?  Load up your bike, park at a convenient spot and ride your bike the rest of the way.

Visit www.maps.google.com/biking to map your bike route.

 

May 18: Walking Wednesday

Walk with a co-worker to a meeting or lunch.

Visit www.prevention.com/mywalkingmaps to map your route.

 

May 19: Take a Friend Thursday

Arrange to carpool with friends or co-workers.

Visit http://mdotwas1.mdot.state.mi.us/public/carpoolpark/ to find a carpool lot nearest you.

 

May 20: Favorite Way Friday

Now that you have parked your car and tried smart commuting, pick your favorite and bus, bike, walk, or carpool today!

 

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