It’s May, that means it’s time for the annual Commuter Challenge Week! We’re serious when we say that all of the transit stars have aligned this week so that you will give public transit or ridesharing a try.
Take the Challenge on Thursday (and register online) and you could not only experience a new and relaxing commute, but also win a vacation! Y Ride Alone when you can share? Plus, did we mention that you can ride the Tri-Rail free on Thursday? You’ll need your voucher to do so, however. (Once again, they’ve made the voucher a full page. I say, fit 4 to a page and encourage people to share with their friends. Word of mouth!)
On Tuesday, two Mercy Hospital employees raced to work – one on a combo of public transit options, and the other in her car. They started at SW 152nd St & US 1, and arrived at Mercy Hospital where Mayra Muntaner boarded a bus that later brought her to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station. Mayra exited the train at Vizcaya Station where she took a shuttle bus to the hospital. She won by 19 minutes over Janis Ivory in her car.
If you’re still not sure about riding public transit, or giving carpooling or vanpooling a try, check out Commuter Reality – real stories from real commuters. Sebrenia writes on Friday: "THE RIDE WAS GOOD TODAY. I am glad with the rise in gas prices that I have the opportunity to use another mode."