Walk, bike, or share rides during Active Commute Week

Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
WKTV Managing Editor
joanne@wktv.org

Area residents are encouraged to bike, walk or share rides ruing Active Commute Week. (Pxhere.com)

Active Commute Week is underway in the Grand Rapids area with commuters having the opportunity to set up an account to log all “green” trips for a chance to win prizes.

Running through Thursday, June 15, Active Commute Week is hosted by The Rapid’s West Michigan Rideshare in partnership with the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum. The week-long event aims to promote positive changes in individual commuting habits within the community. Through friendly competition, participants are encouraged to embrace greener methods of transportation, such as taking the bus, walking, running and cycling to improve the environment and support a healthy lifestyle.

Commuters may set up an account with the option to join a team or register as an individual to log all “green” trips throughout the week for a chance to win prizes. These trips can be anything from biking to work, riding the bus to the grocery store, or carpooling to lunch. From the account portal, commuters will be able to monitor their reduction in carbon footprint to watch their real-time environmental impact.

The Rapid will host a variety of events from food trucks to free bike repairs with it all culminating in a community celebration set for Friday, June 16 from 4 – 4 p.m. The community celebration will be on the second floor of the Rapid Central Station and include a reward ceremony for the top commuters. There also will be a chance to win raffle prizes, enjoy beer from Brewery Vivant, pizza from Peppino’s, mingle with the active commuters, and enjoy artwork from students around the community.

All activities will be held around the Rapid Central station, 250 Ceasar E. Chavez Ave. SW.

June 12

8 a.m. – 7 p.m El Jalapeño food truck

4 – 7 p.m. Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition

June 13

8 a.m. – 7 p.m El Jalapeño food truck

4 – 7 p.m. Upcycle Bikes (free bike repairs)

June 14

4 – 7 p.m. Upcycle Bikes (free bike repairs)

June 15

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. El Jalapeño food truck

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pedego Electric Bikes