Events

Events

Vanpool Appreciation Summer BBQ

Thursday, June 25 to Thursday, June 25

Anyone interested in learning about vanpool is invited to join AAATA, Commute with Enterprise, and current vanpoolers for hot dogs, chips, beverages and sweets! Stop by Fuller Park (across from 1519 Fuller Road) between 11am and 1pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026. 

No RSVP required, but please mark your calendar!

Participate in the 2026 Commuter Challenge

Commuter Challenge 2026

Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 31

Each year, the Commuter Challenge encourages community members to choose sustainable transportation (such as walking, biking, carpooling, vanpooling, and using public transit) for travel to and from work. During the 2026 Commuter Challenge, which ran from May 1 – May 31, six hundred nine people reported using green transportation for 11,570 commutes. 

Penguin in scarf plus transportation options icons for bus, bike, walking, and carpooling

Conquer the Cold 2026

Monday, January 12 to Thursday, February 12

379 people participated in the Conquer the Cold challenge by choosing to walk, roll, bike, carpool, and ride public transit from January 12 – February 12, 2026. During this time, participants recorded 13,336 trips, traveling a total of 47,148 miles without driving alone. By opting for alternative transportation, participants avoided using an estimated 3,681 gallons of gas, helping save money while reducing CO2 emissions.

Participate in the 2025 Commuter Challenge

Commuter Challenge 2025

Thursday, May 1 to Saturday, May 31

Best Challenge in Years!

Engagement for the 2025 Commuter Challenge exceeded recent years’ achievements! 

We are pleased to announce that 644 people logged 12,356 sustainable commutes during this year’s Commuter Challenge, which ran from May 1 – May 31. The challenge inspired commuters travelling to and within the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas to choose sustainable transportation options, such as walking, biking, carpooling, or taking the bus, to get to work. 

Bus with wheels in shades of blue and gray. #OwnWinter logos for Conquer the Cold, TheRide, getDowntown, Ann Arbor DDA and City of Ann Arbor

Conquer The Cold 2025

Monday, January 20 to Thursday, February 20

The Conquer the Cold challenge ran January 20 – February 20. During this time, 375 participants recorded 12,949 trips covering 40,188 miles without driving alone. Using alternative transportation for these trips saved participants from having to purchase an estimated 3,031 gallons of gas.