Events

Saturday June 5, 2010
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

On Saturday June 5, 2010, meet at the Impression 5 Science Center & Hunter Park at 1pm for the Smart Commute Kick-off event! There will be a kids' bike safety lesson, helmet checks and a family ride over to Hunter Park.

To get more details or to register online, visit capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Monday June 7, 2010
Start: 7:00 am
Start: 06/07/2010 - 7:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 9:00am

It's Smart Commute Week in Traverse City, which means: Free commuter breakfasts, free massages and yoga, free carpool parking downtown, bus rides with local celebrities. You can walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus, but whatever you do, make sure that from June 7 to 11 you check out other ways to get to work beside driving by yourself. You could even rally your co-workers and join with them to compete in the Commuter Cup Challenge. It’s not just about pride—there are prizes, too!

Start: 8:00 am
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 12:00pm

The Smart Commute Week of Emmet county will have a fun community event
that increases awareness of and demonstrates the ability to use
alternative methods of commuting to work (walk, bicycle, carpool, and
public transportation).The Smart Commute week will include the cities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other surrounding communities. A Commuter Cup Challenge will allow companies
to compete against each other for prizes by encouraging their employees
to Smart Commute to work. Each company must pay a $25.00 to register
for the Challenge.

Start: 8:00 am
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/12/2010 - 5:00pm

From June 7- June 12  mix up your commute and bike, walk or carpool to school, work, or to run errands. This event is open to schools, businesses, teams, group, or departments. There is a small fee per person of $5 which includes a reflective leg strap. Contact Mary, or the Lake superior Partnership. Additionally there will be prizes for the most "smart commute" miles accumulated per group size.

Tuesday June 8, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 7:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 9:00am

It's Smart Commute Week in Traverse City, which means: Free commuter breakfasts, free massages and yoga, free carpool parking downtown, bus rides with local celebrities. You can walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus, but whatever you do, make sure that from June 7 to 11 you check out other ways to get to work beside driving by yourself. You could even rally your co-workers and join with them to compete in the Commuter Cup Challenge. It’s not just about pride—there are prizes, too!

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 12:00pm

The Smart Commute Week of Emmet county will have a fun community event
that increases awareness of and demonstrates the ability to use
alternative methods of commuting to work (walk, bicycle, carpool, and
public transportation).The Smart Commute week will include the cities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other surrounding communities. A Commuter Cup Challenge will allow companies
to compete against each other for prizes by encouraging their employees
to Smart Commute to work. Each company must pay a $25.00 to register
for the Challenge.

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/12/2010 - 5:00pm

From June 7- June 12  mix up your commute and bike, walk or carpool to school, work, or to run errands. This event is open to schools, businesses, teams, group, or departments. There is a small fee per person of $5 which includes a reflective leg strap. Contact Mary, or the Lake superior Partnership. Additionally there will be prizes for the most "smart commute" miles accumulated per group size.

Wednesday June 9, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 7:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 9:00am

It's Smart Commute Week in Traverse City, which means: Free commuter breakfasts, free massages and yoga, free carpool parking downtown, bus rides with local celebrities. You can walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus, but whatever you do, make sure that from June 7 to 11 you check out other ways to get to work beside driving by yourself. You could even rally your co-workers and join with them to compete in the Commuter Cup Challenge. It’s not just about pride—there are prizes, too!

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 12:00pm

The Smart Commute Week of Emmet county will have a fun community event
that increases awareness of and demonstrates the ability to use
alternative methods of commuting to work (walk, bicycle, carpool, and
public transportation).The Smart Commute week will include the cities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other surrounding communities. A Commuter Cup Challenge will allow companies
to compete against each other for prizes by encouraging their employees
to Smart Commute to work. Each company must pay a $25.00 to register
for the Challenge.

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/12/2010 - 5:00pm

From June 7- June 12  mix up your commute and bike, walk or carpool to school, work, or to run errands. This event is open to schools, businesses, teams, group, or departments. There is a small fee per person of $5 which includes a reflective leg strap. Contact Mary, or the Lake superior Partnership. Additionally there will be prizes for the most "smart commute" miles accumulated per group size.

Thursday June 10, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 7:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 9:00am

It's Smart Commute Week in Traverse City, which means: Free commuter breakfasts, free massages and yoga, free carpool parking downtown, bus rides with local celebrities. You can walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus, but whatever you do, make sure that from June 7 to 11 you check out other ways to get to work beside driving by yourself. You could even rally your co-workers and join with them to compete in the Commuter Cup Challenge. It’s not just about pride—there are prizes, too!

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 12:00pm

The Smart Commute Week of Emmet county will have a fun community event
that increases awareness of and demonstrates the ability to use
alternative methods of commuting to work (walk, bicycle, carpool, and
public transportation).The Smart Commute week will include the cities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other surrounding communities. A Commuter Cup Challenge will allow companies
to compete against each other for prizes by encouraging their employees
to Smart Commute to work. Each company must pay a $25.00 to register
for the Challenge.

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/12/2010 - 5:00pm

From June 7- June 12  mix up your commute and bike, walk or carpool to school, work, or to run errands. This event is open to schools, businesses, teams, group, or departments. There is a small fee per person of $5 which includes a reflective leg strap. Contact Mary, or the Lake superior Partnership. Additionally there will be prizes for the most "smart commute" miles accumulated per group size.

Friday June 11, 2010
End: 9:00 am
Start: 06/07/2010 - 7:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 9:00am

It's Smart Commute Week in Traverse City, which means: Free commuter breakfasts, free massages and yoga, free carpool parking downtown, bus rides with local celebrities. You can walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus, but whatever you do, make sure that from June 7 to 11 you check out other ways to get to work beside driving by yourself. You could even rally your co-workers and join with them to compete in the Commuter Cup Challenge. It’s not just about pride—there are prizes, too!

End: 12:00 pm
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/11/2010 - 12:00pm

The Smart Commute Week of Emmet county will have a fun community event
that increases awareness of and demonstrates the ability to use
alternative methods of commuting to work (walk, bicycle, carpool, and
public transportation).The Smart Commute week will include the cities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and other surrounding communities. A Commuter Cup Challenge will allow companies
to compete against each other for prizes by encouraging their employees
to Smart Commute to work. Each company must pay a $25.00 to register
for the Challenge.

(all day)
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/12/2010 - 5:00pm

From June 7- June 12  mix up your commute and bike, walk or carpool to school, work, or to run errands. This event is open to schools, businesses, teams, group, or departments. There is a small fee per person of $5 which includes a reflective leg strap. Contact Mary, or the Lake superior Partnership. Additionally there will be prizes for the most "smart commute" miles accumulated per group size.

Saturday June 12, 2010
End: 5:00 pm
Start: 06/07/2010 - 8:00am
End: 06/12/2010 - 5:00pm

From June 7- June 12  mix up your commute and bike, walk or carpool to school, work, or to run errands. This event is open to schools, businesses, teams, group, or departments. There is a small fee per person of $5 which includes a reflective leg strap. Contact Mary, or the Lake superior Partnership. Additionally there will be prizes for the most "smart commute" miles accumulated per group size.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:59 am

This event, on Saturday June 12 starts at 10am, is part of the "Walking in Our Community Series," and will take place at the South Lansing Community Farmers' Market.

To get more details or to register online, visit capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Monday June 14, 2010
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Tuesday June 15, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Wednesday June 16, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Start: 2:00 pm

On Wednesday June 16 at 2:30pm, join us at the Allen Street Farmers' Market to talk about proper nutrition; including exciting and tasty food recipes that can fit any active lifestyle.

To get more details or to register online, visit capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Thursday June 17, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Friday June 18, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Saturday June 19, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Start: 12:00 pm

Meet at the Hannah Community Center at noon on Saturday June 19 for a bicycle commuting lesson which will be followed by a bike ride around the MSU campus, ending at the East Lansing Jazz Fest- lunch will be provided!

To get more details or to register online, visit capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Sunday June 20, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Monday June 21, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Tuesday June 22, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Wednesday June 23, 2010
(all day)
Start: 06/14/2010 - 9:00am
End: 06/25/2010 - 9:59am

Starting on Monday June 14 and ending Friday June 25, register your community for the Smart Commute Challenge! There are no standard Smart Commute events and can range from bicycling or walking to work, to carpooling with co-workers or friends to run errands or get to work. Register your community online at capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Meet us at the Downtown Lansing Capital Area District Library from 6-8pm to join in a conversation with members of 1-car families to discuss the benefits and positive effects 1-car households can have on your local community. Dinner will be provided to those who wish to attend.

To get more details or to register online, visit capitalareasmartcommute.com or contact Payal Ravani at payal@midmeac.org

Why Smart Commute?

Get Healthy: Burn calories, tone your muscles, and increase your overall fitness level as you walk or bicycle throughout the day.

Save Money: Fuel costs, automobile maintenance, and parking fees make car ownership the second largest household expense.

Be Green: Help make your community a greener place by reducing car trips, the single largest source of air pollution.