Your Workplace + Commuter Challenge

Workplaces with addresses in the City of Ann Arbor, City of Ypsilanti, and Ypsilanti Township are invited to participate in the Commuter Challenge and contend for workplace prizes!

Qualifying workplaces can compete during the Commuter Challenge, May 1 – 31, 2026, to achieve the most participation in their size category (see below) and be recognized for other significant achievements. One workplace in each size category will win a catered lunch celebration or pre-shift meal at their worksite after the challenge!

Organization size categories:

  • Small (2-20 employees)
  • Medium (21-49 employees)
  • Large (50-100 employees)
  • Extra Large (101+ employees)

Workplaces may earn other rewards by completing additional sustainable transportation activities described in the Challenge Captain Information section below.

Sign Up Your Workplace

Each workplace should identify a main point of contact to communicate with the getDowntown program, known as the Challenge Captain. The Challenge Captain doesn’t need to be an owner or manager, but they should be able to communicate with their co-workers. A gift of appreciation will be provided for each registered Challenge Captain. 

Additional Information

Rules

Qualifying trips must be recorded on win.getdowntown.org by June 2, 2026 to be counted toward the Commuter Challenge. In the case of a tie for highest participation rate within a size category, the category winner will be determined to be the workplace team with greater average "Miles Not Driven" per participant as reflected on win.getDowntown.org. 

Ann Arbor DDA, AAATA, and City of Ann Arbor are not eligible to win workplace prizes. 

Challenge Captain Information

VIP Rewards for Challenge Captains

Challenge Captains, the main point of contact at workplaces competing in the Commuter Challenge, will receive a thank you gift for signing up your workplace. Challenge Captains can earn VIP rewards by completing additional sustainable transportation activities such as:

  • Host a sustainable transportation event for your workplace (such as a lunch and learn). We’ll help you plan and gift you with donuts to keep or share.
  • Share progress on social media or internal Slack channels. 
  • Lead your workplace team to the top of the leaderboard in your size category. We'll contact the Challenge Captains at the top three workplaces in each category at the end of the challenge about special recognition.

Challenge Captains can connect with the getDowntown program by email to discuss the VIP rewards.

Resources from getDowntown

Stay tuned for 2026 resources to increase awareness of the Commuter Challenge at your organization!

Challenge captains can request print or electronic materials about the Commuter Challenge, commute resources, and 1-1 training from getDowntown. 

Please contact the getDowntown program directly at 734-219-6596 or information@getDowntown.org to inquire about other materials. We're happy to hear from you!

Resources for bike, bus, rideshare and walking can be found on getdowntown.org/commuter-resources. 

Let's Chat

Registered and potential Challenge Captains are invited to set up a call with getDowntown staff to become familiar with the new format of the Commuter Challenge and learn more about prizes and resources for motivating your workplace. 

Please contact the getDowntown program directly at 734-219-6596 or information@getDowntown.org. We're happy to hear from you!