The Tasmanian University Environment Society has launched a four week commuter challenge to get more people riding, walking, running, scooting or catching public transport.
The challenge is aimed at encouraging more people to lower their personal carbon emissions by using active transport such as walking or riding to work.
To enter is easy, just log your daily commute online, every day, at commute4climate.com.
Enter to win
You gain a point for every commute you complete and go into the running for more than $2000 worth of prize packs donated by local businesses.
Prizes will be up for grabs for the individual and team with the most points. A pool of prizes will also be raffled at the end of the month.
Tasmanian University Environment Society president Katherine Bourne loves riding to UTAS on her trusty bike.
“Spring is the perfect time to get active, move towards new commuting habits and join Hobart’s first ever Commute4Climate challenge,” says the society’s president Katherine Bourne.
“We’re inviting individuals and teams to commute for themselves, their community and the climate by leaving their car at home and riding, walking, running, scooting or catching public transport.
“So get active and travel without a personal vehicle like a car or motorbike.”
Log your commute
People powered
Active commuting includes any form of transport that is people powered (walking and cycling), not on the road (e-bikes and scooters) and public transport (to encourage better use and enable all abilities to participate).
Benefits of active commuting include:
- Fostering a stronger sense of community by working together towards common community and climate goals.
- Enhancing mental and physical well-being by reducing stress and increasing personal activity.
- Contributing to easing traffic congestion in Hobart and cutting down on carbon emissions.
1 commute = 1 point = 1 raffle ticket! Every commute counts!
The challenge runs for a month, finishing on Saturday, November 16. Over the month the Tasmanian University Environment Society will host a range of supporting events including community social rides and walks. Bicycle Network is running workshops on safe riding, bike building and maintenance.
The society is also using the Commute4Climate challenge to raise money for the Tasmanian Bike Collective.
The team at the Bike Collective work with more than 80 young people who face many barriers to education and work.
Using bikes as their vehicle, the Bike Collective mentors young people, building key life and work skills.
“We know that empowering young people through education is an essential element for sustainable development and the future of our climate,” says Katherine.
The Environment Society is a volunteer-led inclusive society for university students and staff and the wider nipaluna community. We welcome discourse and action across all climate, natural environment and sustainable living issues.
To sign up for the challenge, please head to our website: www.commute4climate.com/