Every so often the getDowntown Program profiles a downtown employee that commutes to work using a sustainable mode of transportation (bikes, walks, buses, carpools, etc.). 

The individuals we profile have chosen not to drive alone to work for lots of reasons... cost, convenience, health, environmental concerns. But whatever the reason, they all have one common trait. They actually enjoy the way they get to work! They're not stressed out about all the money they're spending on parking or worried if they're going to have to hunt for a parking space. 

Sure they have their own challenges, but in general they've found that by not driving they're actually reducing the level of stress in their lives. Take a few minutes to read their stories & learn what has and hasn't worked for them. 

We're always looking for people to profile. Give us a holler (214-0100 or nancy@annarborchamber.org) and suggest a future commuter profile. We'd love to profile you or one of your colleagues.

• Eileen Chaivre, Park and Rider, February 2009
• Les Orchard, Telecommuter, November 2008
• Bill Merrill, All year 'round cyclist, bus rider, and walker, October 2008
• Nicole Trinkle, a2Chelsea Express Bus Rider, July 2008
• Noree Bowbeer, Bus Rider, December 2007
• Natalie Holbrook, Biker and Bus Rider, August 2007
• Tanya Greenberg, Bus Rider, February 2007
• Anne ONeill, Bus Rider, November 2006
• Wendy Caldwell, Biker, October 2006
• Rhonda Brown, Walker, April 2006