This free competition rewards those who choose sustainable transportation options like carpooling, biking or taking transit to work. But this year, we’re inviting you to do more than just log your trips — we’re inviting you to enjoy the journey.
Throughout the month of October, log your green work-related trips to earn points and get entered in weekly drawings for prizes from local businesses and makers. At the end of the challenge, grand prizes will be awarded on both the individual and team levels. (This year’s individual grand prize is a Momentum Voya E+ e-bike, courtesy of Elite Cycling!)
By participating, you’re not just traveling from point A to point B. You’re connecting with your community, contributing to cleaner air and helping to plant seeds for a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Let’s embrace every mile we travel together.
What You Can Win
Weekly Prizes
Every week, we give away prize packages from local businesses. The more trips you log, the higher your chances of winning!
Newbie Week
Oct. 1-5
- SOAP Refill Station gift basket
- $25 Waldo Pizza gift card
Transit Week
Oct. 13-19
- Free Bike Tune-up at Elite Cycling
- $25 Waldo Pizza Gift Card
- Two tickets and $25 Gift Card to Screenland on Armour
Bike, Walk, Wheel Week
Oct. 6-12
- Free bike tuneup at Elite Cycling
- $25 Waldo Pizza gift card
Carpool and Vanpool Week
Oct. 20-26
- Free Bike Tune-up at Elite Cycling
- Kansas City Zoo Gift basket
Grand Prize
Individual
The top 10 participants with the highest points will be entered into a lottery to select the winner of the Momentum Voya E+ e-bike, courtesy of Elite Cycling. The individual second place winner will receive $200 cash.
Team
The first and second teams will receive $300 and $150 in cash, respectively.
New! Local Government Challenge
City and county government teams can compete in the Local Government Challenge this year. The team with the highest average points per team member will win $300 to donate to a charity of their choice, giving smaller teams a chance to shine!
Green Commute Challenge Events
WAY TO GO is hosting pop-up events throughout October to foster community and help commuters overcome barriers to greener ways of getting around.
Bike Bus for Grownups
Oct. 11, 7-8:30 a.m.
Join us for a group commute ride from Waldo to the Crossroads in Kansas City, MO. We’ll have stops in Waldo, Brookside, Plaza and Midtown. Riders can join and depart wherever suits them best. Stay tuned for exact stops and times.
Bike Bus for Grownups and Green Commuter Stop
Oct. 25, 7-8:30 a.m.
Join us for another group morning commute ride from Waldo to the Crossroads in Kansas City, MO. We’ll have the same route with stops along the way, but this ride will include a special stop at the Gillham Cycle Track at Gillham Park, where we’ll have coffee and pastries to fuel your morning!
Thank you
The Green Commute Challenge is made possible due to sponsor support. Thank you to the 2024 sponsors: Bird, Bicycle Depot Kansas City, Elite Cycling, Commute with Enterprise, HNTB, Johnson County Transit and Lamp Rynearson.
The Green Commute Challenge starts Oct. 1. Learn more about the challenge at waytogokc.org/greencommute.
Sign up to participate on the WAY TO GO KC app on iOS, Android or my.waytogokc.org.
