Shifting Gears 2010 is Coming: Sign up Now!

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What is it?
The Shifting Gears Peterborough Workplace Transportation Challenge is a month-long competition and campaign in May that encourages people to use sustainable ways to get to work. Participants sign up as workplaces and track their trips at least once a week with the online tool. All month long, the Shifting Gears team puts on events, gives out tons of useful gear and prizes, and visits workplaces to rally the participants.

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Anything new this year?
Well, imaginary questioner, I’m glad you asked! This year, we’re super proud to be initiating a Guaranteed Ride Home program – think of it as insurance for sustainable commuters, where Shifting Gears pays for the cab ride home in case of emergency/sick child/etc. Full details are here.

We’ve also expanded the already generous range of complimentary incentive packages. Eligible Peterborough participants who pledge to improve their use of sustainable transportation can choose kits like complimentary bike fenders + installation, a B!KE membership, a 30 day transit pass, and more.

How do I make this happen at my workplace?
Simply register your workplace here. The Shifting Gears team will be in touch with all the information and promo materials you’ll need to get your co-workers involved. It’s a great way to bring in the summer – for our health, wealth and community.

If this gorgeous weather isn’t enough of an incentive already to walk / bike / bus / carpool to work, how about joining Shifting Gears to sweeten the deal?