PRIZES
Cash Cards,
iPod Shuffles,
iPhones,
iTunes Cards,
Bike Shop Gift Certificates to Hazard's, Bicycle Bob's, and Wheelhouse,
Bike Lights,
Movie Tickets |
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COMMUTER CHALLENGE POSTER
Download the poster for your office. |
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BICYCLE COMMUTER INFO
Street Skills for Cyclists
-Giving you the knowledge and tools to ride confidently.
May 14 & 16
Class registration information
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-Turning bicycle transportation into a reality.
Pre-Tax Benefit for Bicyclists
Visit the League of American Bicyclists for details on this new IRS fringe benefit.
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Air Quality Warning - Outdoor Exercise Not Recommended
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara County Public Health
Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
District today are reissuing an Air Quality Warning for Southern
Santa Barbara; areas affected may vary depending on wind direction.
Air quality continues to be poor in many areas - due to smoke from
the Jesusita fire, and winds may stir soot particles from burned
areas into the air.
If you see or smell smoke in the air where you
are, be cautious and use common sense to protect your family's
health. Everyone, especially people with heart or lung disease
(including asthma), older adults, and children, should limit time
spent outdoors, and avoid outdoor exercise when smoke is in the
area. If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease that may be
related to exposure to smoke and particles, including repeated
coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing,
chest tightness or pain, palpitations, nausea or unusual fatigue or
lightheadedness, contact your health care provider.
Levels of
smoke and particles will depend on changes in winds, and the
movement of the fire. Residents are also cautioned to avoid stirring
up soot particles during cleanup and especially to avoid using leaf
blowers. This Air Quality Warning will be updated on May 8 (or
earlier if conditions warrant). For recorded advisory updates, call 805-961-8802 |
We're all human...
View the Carbon Confessions from the
South Coast Earth Day Festival
Traffic Solutions Booth! |
Saturday, May 9th is National Train Day
Saturday marks Amtrak's
second annual National Train Day, and events around the
country will celebrate America's
love for rail travel. National Train Day
will encourage rail travel with a 25 percent discount on travel on Saturday. The South Coast
will be joining in the festivities with a free children's festival at the Santa Barbara train station, 209 State St. at 10:15 AM, and a news conference
featuring elected officials from Santa Barbara
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It's Not Too Late to Join
Join anytime in May and June. Trips made starting May 1
can be logged after the fact.
First iPod Shuffle to be raffled on Monday, May 11th for trips logged from May 1st - 10th
· Register at Traffic Solutions Online
· Form a team of five
· Log your May and June trips
Bus · Bike · Walk · Carpool · Vanpool ·
Telecommute · Train
· Win cash prizes, iPhones, movie tickets & more
· Employers can compete against each other
 It's easy being green when you upload your team photo for 5 points, like the Oncology Green Girls
The Commuter Challenge is a
friendly competition that runs for May and June, with five-member teams making trips using sustainable transportation instead of
driving alone. Log each day you use an eligible mode (Bus, Bike, Walk, Carpool, Vanpool, Telecommute, Train,
or Skate). Great prizes await you! |
 WheelHouse Bike Shop Grand Opening May 9th
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 Become a member of Club 61Be an exclusive member of Club
61 by logging Commuter Challenge trips on all 61 days in May and June. Last year 80 Commuter Challenge participants
had perfect scores. All Club 61 members
will be given virtual Club Passes entering them into a raffle for twenty
$10 iTunes cards. |
Important changes for 2009
· A new button to log Carfree Vacation Trips! · New definition - Converts now include people who didn't participate in the 2008 challenge as well as those who used alternative transportation less than once a week on average January through March. Commuter Challenge Instructions and Rules. |
Special Thanks to the 2009 Commuter Challenge Sponsors
Citrix Online City of Santa Barbara Cottage Health System County of Santa Barbara Noozhawk Raytheon Systems, Inc. SB County Air Pollution Control District Wheelhouse
Super Sponsors
Daily Sound Goleta Valley Cycling Club Marian Medical Center Wheel Fun Rentals
Supporting Sponsors
Bicycle Bob's Hazard's Cyclesport Pedal Power Bicycles Wahoo's Fish Taco |
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