The annual commuter challenge gets under way this Sunday (June 4th) and runs until June 10th to coincide with Canadian Environment Week. It is a friendly challenge between cities and workplaces across the country aimed at encouraging people to leave their cars at home.
The challenge has been undertaken here in Thompson for the past few years, and according to Bruce Krentz from the Northern Health Region, the city has placed first in the country on multiple occasions and fourth last year for communities our size.
To participate in the challenge, you need to register at CommuterChallenge.ca and log your activity every time you go somewhere without using a motorized vehicle, in a car pool, or via public transit. To be included in the final results, you have to have make at least one sustainable commute.
Stats are calculated and available for viewing daily to see the progress in the different cities participating, as well as for the businesses participating.
The challenge is run nationally by a team of volunteers.
