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The Carefree Commute Challenge (CCC) is a July event that creates a month of excitment to motivate employees throughout the Metro region to use sustainable transportation and reduce the number solo car trips.
If you would like to participate, please check out the 'How to Participate' page or learn more about the CCC by clicking on the sidebar to the left (<).
Transit, walking, bicycling, carpooling, vanpooling and telecommuting all count. Participating companies select a Transportation Coordinator who gets the word out to employees. Participating commuters use an online trip diary- courtesy of DriveLess SaveMore to log their trips and we use that data to award commuters with prizes throughout the month. In August, we hold an awards ceremony to recognize the companies and individuals that shined brightest and celebrate the fact that we chose healthy tranportation choices for us and the community. Everyone wins- WHAT A DEAL!!
Take a look at how the CCC works below, or simply download a  CCC Summary PDF.
What is Sustainable Transportation?
In a nutshell, it's any way you can get to work without driving alone.
Who Can Play
The CCC is open to ALL METRO-AREA BUSINESSES and their employees who ...
- work in Washington, Multnomah or Clackamas Counties,
- register under their employer's name*,
- use sustainable transportation or telecommute for at least 6 days in July 2010, and
- log their trips on DriveLessSaveMore.org
*Membership in the WTA is not required to participate in the Challenge.
Is the CCC Effective?
In 2009, the CCC had a great month with participants saving 496,410 DRIVING MILES! And that means saving almost 300,000 FUEL DOLLARS and close to 200,000 POUNDS OF CARBON emissions. The 2009 CCC was a success thanks to more than 2,200 registered, participating commuters and more than 202 participating companies.
Why Businesses Participate
- Everyone in all businesses can benefit from the positive workplace excitement the CCC generates.
- Healthy employees make for a healthy company!
- The CCC is an easy to use program to complement your efforts to reduce employee drive-alone trips.
- Participation visibly demonstrates to your community that you and your business are committed to a healthier environment and workforce.
- Bragging rights - businesses of similar size compete to see who has the most participation.
- Event sponsors are recognized in event materials - electronic and printed media.
- The WTA invites all Metro area businesses to incorporate events like the CCC into their healthy
Auto-trip Reduction Plans. We can show you how. Come talk to us!
Why Transportation Coordinators Participate
- The CCC is an easy program to promote, It will help you meet your trip-reduction goals.
- Leadership experience with the CCC builds your green resume.
- The CCC gives you a chance to make a difference and promote your beliefs about the benefits of physical activity and a healthy environment.
- Help co-workers understand the importance of safe and environmentally friendly commuting and help them find ways to also make a difference.
Why Commuters Participate
- The CCC encourages and supports trying out sustainable commuting to see what works best for you.
- A little physical activity adds loads to your professional and personal well-being and happiness.
- The CCC is fun and builds team spirit!
- Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! Did we mention prizes?
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