getDowntown - Commuting opportunities in Ann Arbor
Commuting opportunities in Ann Arbor
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getDowntown Program
518 E. Washington
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Commuter Challenge Events

Sign up for the Commuter Challenge! (March 12-May 14, 2010)

Make sure your organization is registered for the Challenge by May 14th. Register at getdowntown.org. Once your organization is registered, you should get a login and password that you can use to sign yourself up.

Green Commute Day (May 3)

Help us kick off the Commuter Challenge by wearing green on May 3rd. Submit photos during Green Commute day and you could win prizes!  Click here for more information.

Daily Prize Drawings (All Month)

Every weekday during the Commuter Challenge you will have a chance to win a prize just for logging a commute that matches the theme week!  Click here for more information.

Transit is Terrific Week (May 1-8)

During this week, you can give feedback to the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority.

Walking is Wonderful Week (May 9-15)

Put on your walking shoes during this week!

Walk to Work Day Sponsored by BCN (May 12, 7:30-8:30am, Liberty Plaza)

Walking is a great way to commute to work! Walk to Work Day is your chance to enjoy a commute in with other enthusiastic walkers. The route will lead through downtown to Liberty Plaza, where we will have festivities, prizes, refreshments and special activities sponsored by Blue Care Network.  Click here for more information.

I Like Bikes Week (May 16-22)

This is your week to hop on a bike!

Bike to Work Day and Bike Commuting Expo (May 21, 8am-9am and 9:30-12:30pm, Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market)

Join us for what has become an Ann Arbor tradition! Bike shops and others will lead rides to downtown Ann Arbor where we’ll enjoy free coffee from Mighty Good Coffee and treats from Zingerman’s Deli! The Bike to Work Day festivities continue with the first ever getDowntown bike commuting expo! Bring your bike or just bring yourself. Bike shops and area organizations will be providing information, activities and more.  Click here for more information.


Let’s Share Week (May 23-May 29)

Think about carpooling, vanpooling and using Zipcar during this week.

Zipcar at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market (May 26 and 29)

Stop by the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market to check out a Zipcar!

Last Day of the Commuter Challenge (May 31)

Last Day to Log Your Commutes! (June 4)

Commuter Challenge Awards Ceremony (June 2010, 6pm, Location & Date TBD)

Join us as we celebrate the end of the Challenge and hand out organizational and individual awards.

Check Our GetDowntown Calendar Attend events for commuters in Ann Arbor.