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Commute '09 Grantors and Sponsors! Cooley Law School
Challenge Winners Mid-MEAC is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Smart Commute Company Challenge, which started May 19, 2008 and ended May 31, 2008. Companies competed in different size categories, encouraging employees to use walking, bicycling, carpooling, bus, vanpool, and telecommuting rather than driving alone. A total of 1,159 trips were logged in this year’s challenge--- pretty impressive considering that most days of this year's challenge were cold and rainy!! First Place Winners (Receive a company bike (MSU Green Bike 1-year lease), bagel party, and canvas totes) Michigan Environmental Council (Small Company) MDEQ Remediation and Redevelopment Division (Large Company) Second Place Winners (Receive a bagel party and canvas totes) Clean Water Action (Small Company) MSU Library (Large Company) Third Place (Receive canvas totes) Michigan OPLA/Energy Office (Small Company) MDEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division (Large Company) Other participants: Etrix and Michigan Department of Education.
Results & Challenge Winners Congratulations to these first place winners in each size category!!
More than 2500 "smart trips" logged... kids walking and bicycling to school... people learning how to use their bicycle for transportation and how to ride the bus to work... these are some of the results of Smart Commute' 07. Other Michigan and National Programs
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Thank You Smart Commute ’09 Sponsors!
Register for these events at www.midmeac.org/register!
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10am-12pm, 819 Abbott Road
Smart Commute ‘09 Bicycle Commuting Class: Logistics,
Routes, and Practice Ride
East Lansing Hannah Community Center – Recital Room
This class includes half of the time dedicated to a classroom
portion on rules of the road, finding a route to work,
recommended safety equipment, and handling
clothing/shoes/etc. The second half the class is a practice ride
to demonstrate the rules of the road, proper turning
techniques, and to build up rider confidence in starting,
stopping, changing gears, turning, and staying safe on the
road and at intersections. Instructors: Rory Neuner and Lenny
Provencher. Register online at www.
capitalareasmartcommute.com!
Saturday, May 2, 9am-10:30am
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health
Present: Walking In Our Community, Walk #1 Downtown
Grand Ledge
Smart Commute ’09 and Community Partners in Health have
teamed up to create a series of monthly walks that explore our
region’s local downtown districts, historic neighborhoods, and
amazing parks. This is an extension of the very popular “Winter
Warm Up” Walking program at the Lansing Mall. At each
monthly walk there will be a one-mile “loop” designated for
walkers. Walkers will receive a lanyard to track their walks.
Each walk will include prize give-aways and incentives, with
extra points going for people who SMART COMMUTE to the
walks--- meaning that they arrive to the walk via walking,
bicycling, riding the bus, or carpooling! The Downtown Grand
Ledge walk will coincide with Grand Ledge’s Victorian Days
event – more info at www.victoriandays.org/. This event is
hosted in partnership with Victorian Days in Downtown Grand
Ledge Mayor Kal Smith. Register online at www.midmeac.
org/register. Meet at J.C. Park, corner Franklin St. and E. River
Street, Grand Ledge
Thursday, May 14, 2009, 11am-1pm, Lansing City Hall Plaza,
124 W. Michigan Ave
Smart Commute ’09 Festival
Come learn about community resources and tools for getting
around by bike, foot, bus, carpool, and vanpool. More info,
contact jessica@walkbikelansing.com or 517-214-5684.
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10am-12pm, Allen Neighborhood
Center
Smart Commute ’09 Bicycle Commuting Class: Logistics,
Routes, and Practice Ride
1619 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing
This class includes half of the time dedicated to a classroom
portion on rules of the road, finding a route to work,
recommended safety equipment, and handling
clothing/shoes/etc. The second half the class is a practice ride
to demonstrate the rules of the road, proper turning
techniques, and to build up rider confidence in starting,
stopping, changing gears, turning, and staying safe on the
road and at intersections. Instructors: Lenny Provencher and
Mike Unsworth. Register online at www.
capitalareasmartcommute.com!
Saturday, May 16, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Hunter Park in Lansing
Complete Streets Campaign Kick-Off & CELEBRATION!
Come CELEBRATE and RALLY for Complete Streets in
Lansing! Come sign and pick up petitions for Lansing’s
Complete Streets Ordinance! Learn about other volunteer
opportunities to make Lansing walk & bike friendly. Hear from
inspirational speakers about the importance of creating a
transportation network that can be safely used by everyone,
about proposed policy changes that would make designing
streets for all users an integral part of street design, rather
than an afterthought. If you care, we need you to show up.
There will be a BBQ at 1:30 pm, followed by a press
conference at 2:00 pm. Bring your picnic basket and your
enthusiasm. We’ll provide petitions, music, food, speakers
and fun! More info: www.walkbikelansing.com;
jessica@walkbikelansing.com; Jessica Yorko 517-214-5684.
Thursday, May 21, 12pm-1pm, MSU Library North Conference
Room (W449) in the West Wing
Smart Commute ’09 Lunch-Hour Intro to Bicycle Commuting
Class
This one-hour introductory class will focus on finding a safe
route, rules of the road, carrying cargo, and planning for work
attire and schedules. Register at www.midmeac.org/register
Saturday, May 30, 4pm-7pm, Meet ups in East Lansing and
Downtown Lansing
Smart Commute ‘09: Leisurely Urban Rides #1
This is a group bicycle ride to the Hunter Park Music Festival:
http://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/
With groups starting in East Lansing and Downtown Lansing.
The purpose of these rides is to help people become more
comfortable with urban bicycling, learn the rules of the road,
learn some great cross town bicycle routes, and explore
events and activities in the Lansing region. Meet up at 4pm to
go over the route, rules of the road, and safety precautions.
Depart at 4:30, visit at festival from 5pm-6:30pm, and ride back
with the group from 6:30-7. Liability waivers and helmets are
required. Riders are asked to wear high-visibility clothing.
Orange mesh safety vests with reflective striping will be
available for use. Ride leaders: Karen Kligman, Rory Neuner,
Janet Weber, Joe Gloss. Register by emailing
jessica@walkbikelansing.com
Saturday, May 30, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health
Present: Walking In Our Community, Walk #2 Walking in
Hunter Park
- • Tri-County Bicycle Association
• Cooley Law School
• CATA Clean Commute Options
• MSU Federal Credit Union
• MSU Bikes
• MSU Library Environmental Committee
• Tim & Lynne McGarry
Register for these events at www.midmeac.org/register!
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 10am-12pm, 819 Abbott Road
Smart Commute ‘09 Bicycle Commuting Class: Logistics,
Routes, and Practice Ride
East Lansing Hannah Community Center – Recital Room
This class includes half of the time dedicated to a classroom
portion on rules of the road, finding a route to work,
recommended safety equipment, and handling
clothing/shoes/etc. The second half the class is a practice ride
to demonstrate the rules of the road, proper turning
techniques, and to build up rider confidence in starting,
stopping, changing gears, turning, and staying safe on the
road and at intersections. Instructors: Rory Neuner and Lenny
Provencher. Register online at www.
capitalareasmartcommute.com!
Saturday, May 2, 9am-10:30am
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health
Present: Walking In Our Community, Walk #1 Downtown
Grand Ledge
Smart Commute ’09 and Community Partners in Health have
teamed up to create a series of monthly walks that explore our
region’s local downtown districts, historic neighborhoods, and
amazing parks. This is an extension of the very popular “Winter
Warm Up” Walking program at the Lansing Mall. At each
monthly walk there will be a one-mile “loop” designated for
walkers. Walkers will receive a lanyard to track their walks.
Each walk will include prize give-aways and incentives, with
extra points going for people who SMART COMMUTE to the
walks--- meaning that they arrive to the walk via walking,
bicycling, riding the bus, or carpooling! The Downtown Grand
Ledge walk will coincide with Grand Ledge’s Victorian Days
event – more info at www.victoriandays.org/. This event is
hosted in partnership with Victorian Days in Downtown Grand
Ledge Mayor Kal Smith. Register online at www.midmeac.
org/register. Meet at J.C. Park, corner Franklin St. and E. River
Street, Grand Ledge
Thursday, May 14, 2009, 11am-1pm, Lansing City Hall Plaza,
124 W. Michigan Ave
Smart Commute ’09 Festival
Come learn about community resources and tools for getting
around by bike, foot, bus, carpool, and vanpool. More info,
contact jessica@walkbikelansing.com or 517-214-5684.
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10am-12pm, Allen Neighborhood
Center
Smart Commute ’09 Bicycle Commuting Class: Logistics,
Routes, and Practice Ride
1619 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing
This class includes half of the time dedicated to a classroom
portion on rules of the road, finding a route to work,
recommended safety equipment, and handling
clothing/shoes/etc. The second half the class is a practice ride
to demonstrate the rules of the road, proper turning
techniques, and to build up rider confidence in starting,
stopping, changing gears, turning, and staying safe on the
road and at intersections. Instructors: Lenny Provencher and
Mike Unsworth. Register online at www.
capitalareasmartcommute.com!
Saturday, May 16, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Hunter Park in Lansing
Complete Streets Campaign Kick-Off & CELEBRATION!
Come CELEBRATE and RALLY for Complete Streets in
Lansing! Come sign and pick up petitions for Lansing’s
Complete Streets Ordinance! Learn about other volunteer
opportunities to make Lansing walk & bike friendly. Hear from
inspirational speakers about the importance of creating a
transportation network that can be safely used by everyone,
about proposed policy changes that would make designing
streets for all users an integral part of street design, rather
than an afterthought. If you care, we need you to show up.
There will be a BBQ at 1:30 pm, followed by a press
conference at 2:00 pm. Bring your picnic basket and your
enthusiasm. We’ll provide petitions, music, food, speakers
and fun! More info: www.walkbikelansing.com;
jessica@walkbikelansing.com; Jessica Yorko 517-214-5684.
Thursday, May 21, 12pm-1pm, MSU Library North Conference
Room (W449) in the West Wing
Smart Commute ’09 Lunch-Hour Intro to Bicycle Commuting
Class
This one-hour introductory class will focus on finding a safe
route, rules of the road, carrying cargo, and planning for work
attire and schedules. Register at www.midmeac.org/register
Saturday, May 30, 4pm-7pm, Meet ups in East Lansing and
Downtown Lansing
Smart Commute ‘09: Leisurely Urban Rides #1
This is a group bicycle ride to the Hunter Park Music Festival:
http://www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/
With groups starting in East Lansing and Downtown Lansing.
The purpose of these rides is to help people become more
comfortable with urban bicycling, learn the rules of the road,
learn some great cross town bicycle routes, and explore
events and activities in the Lansing region. Meet up at 4pm to
go over the route, rules of the road, and safety precautions.
Depart at 4:30, visit at festival from 5pm-6:30pm, and ride back
with the group from 6:30-7. Liability waivers and helmets are
required. Riders are asked to wear high-visibility clothing.
Orange mesh safety vests with reflective striping will be
available for use. Ride leaders: Karen Kligman, Rory Neuner,
Janet Weber, Joe Gloss. Register by emailing
jessica@walkbikelansing.com
Saturday, May 30, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health
Present: Walking In Our Community, Walk #2 Walking in
Hunter Park
Smart Commute bike
commuting classes
commuting classes
Bingham walks and bikes
to school
to school
Bike lanes on MSU
campus
campus
Smart Commuting by bus
Mayor Virg Benero walks
Bingham students to
school
Bingham students to
school
Smart Commute bike
commuting classes
commuting classes
Bingham walks and bikes
to school
to school
Bike lanes on MSU
campus
campus
Smart Commuting by bus
Smart Commute ’09 and Community Partners in Health have teamed up to create a series of
monthly walks that explore our region’s local downtown districts, historic neighborhoods, and
amazing parks. This is an extension of the very popular “Winter Warm Up” Walking program at the
Lansing Mall. At each monthly walk there will be a one-mile “loop” designated for walkers. Walkers
will receive a lanyard to track their walks. Each walk will include prize give-aways and incentives,
with extra points going for people who SMART COMMUTE to the walks--- meaning that they arrive
to the walk via walking, bicycling, riding the bus, or carpooling! The Hunter Park Walk coincides
with the Hunter Park Music Festival, and is hosted in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan and the Allen Neighborhood Center. The walk is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan. BCBSM will be giving out $5 market coins to the Allen Street Farmers Market to the first
100 people who complete four laps (2 miles). Register online at www.midmeac.org/register.
June-December Smart Commute ’09 Activities & Events
Additional details will be provided as developed!
Register for these events at www.midmeac.org/register
June 1-7, 2009
Smart Commute Challenge Week
Companies register according to size category and compete throughout the
week for prizes and special recognition. More info at www.midmeac.org/challenge
Saturday, June 6, 10am-12pm
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #3 - South Lansing Farmers’ Market
In partnership with South Lansing Community Development Association Farmers’ Market
www.southlansing.org
Week of June 8, 2009
Smart Commute Awards Ceremony
Date, time, and location TBA
Saturday, June 20, 2009, 4pm-7pm
Leisurely Urban Bike Ride #2 - Downtown Lansing to East Lansing Jazz Festival
www.eljazzfest.com/
Saturday, July 11, 10am-12pm
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #4 - Lansing's Westside Historic Walking Tour
In partnership with Westside Commercial Association
www.lansingswestside.com
Saturday, July 25, 2009, 4pm-7pm
Leisurely Urban Bike Ride #3 – from Grand Woods Park to Lansing’s Westside
Summer Fest
www.westsidesummerfest.com
Sunday, August 2, TIME TBA
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #5 - East Lansing Farmers’ Market
In partnership with East Lansing Farmers’ Market
www.cityofeastlansing.com/FarmersMarket/
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 4pm-7pm
Leisurely Urban Bike Ride #4 - from Haslett to Great Lakes Folk Festival in East Lansing.
http://greatlakesfolkfest.net/
Sunday, September 6, 10am-12pm
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #6 Old Town Historic Walking Tour
In partnership with OTCA and First Sunday Gallery Walk and Farmer’s Market
www.iloveoldtown.org.
Saturday, September 19, 2009, 4pm-7pm
Leisurely Urban Bike Ride #5 - Ice Cream Ride
Locations TBA.
Saturday, Oct. 3, TIME TBA
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #7 - Hawk Island Park Walk
In partnership with Ingham County Parks and Touch-A-Truck Day Event.
http://www.ingham.org/PK/HI/himain.htm
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Leisurely Urban Bike Ride #6 - Harvest Ride
Locations TBA
Saturday, Nov. 7, TIME TBA
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #8 - Grand Woods Park Walking Program
In partnership with Delta Township Parks and Recreation
http://www.deltami.gov/parks/Grand-Woods-Park.html
Sunday, Dec. 6, TIME TBA
Smart Commute ‘09 & Community Partners in Health Present: Walking In Our Community,
Walk #9 - Christmas Walk in Meridian Historic Village
In partnership with Township Supervisor Susan McGillicuddy and and LuAnn
Maisner, Director of Parks and Recreation, Meridian Township
