Green Commute Week

September

8th - 14th, 2024

Thank you for participating in this year’s Green Commute Week! Together we logged a total of 3,851.43 Green Miles!

That’s…

- 1673.78 miles biking

- 481.15 miles walking

- 104.7 miles on MAX Bus

- 1440.8 miles carpooling

- 151 miles using other modes (train, skateboarding, etc...)

80 Participants

38 Prizes Given Out

With these efforts, we helped prevent 3,110 pounds of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere!

On September 13, 2024, we partnered with MAX Transit for a visit to Holland Language Academy, where we introduced 4th and 5th graders to the benefits of public transportation and the goals of Green Commute Week.

During the sessions, students had the chance to board the bus, explore its features, and ask questions about how public transit works. It was a great opportunity, and it was clear how excited the students were to learn and experience something new and engaging.

Seeing their curiosity and enthusiasm reinforced the importance of building positive perceptions around public transportation at an early age.

MAX Gillig Low Floor bus parked at Holland Language Academy

Green Commute Week is a community-wide celebration of sustainable transportation in the Holland and Zeeland areas. This year, we’re focusing on how our commuting choices connect us, build a healthier community, and create a more vibrant future for all. By moving together towards greener options, we can make a bigger impact than we ever could alone. Participate and log your green miles for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

What is Green Commute Week?

Building Community Through Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable commuting is more than just an individual choice. It’s about creating a culture of shared responsibility and collective action. When we choose to bike, walk, carpool, or take public transportation, we’re not only reducing our own impact, but we’re also…

Building stronger connections: Chatting with neighbors on the bus, joining a bike/walk/run club, or organizing carpools can foster new friendships and a sense of belonging.

Improving public health: Active commuting reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promotes a healthier lifestyle.

Creating safer streets: Fewer cars on the road mean safer streets for everyone, especially children and pedestrians.

Supporting a vibrant local economy: When we choose sustainable transportation, we often spend more time and money in our local businesses.

Fostering equity and inclusivity: We recognize that not everyone has access to a personal vehicle. By supporting and utilizing public transportation and alternative modes of commuting, we create a more equitable and connected community for all.

Thank You To Our 2024 Green Commute Week Sponsors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Green Commute Week is a community-wide celebration of sustainable transportation, where participants log their "green miles" using alternative forms of transportation like biking, walking, carpooling, or taking public transit.

  • Green Commute Week will take place from September 8-14, 2024.

  • Participation is simple! Log your green miles through the online form, either on our website or through daily emails, for a chance to win daily raffle prizes.

  • Green Commute Week is open to everyone in the Holland and Zeeland areas, including individuals, families, schools, and businesses. Whether you’re a daily commuter or just want to try something new, we welcome you to join us!

  • Green miles are the distances you travel using alternative, sustainable transportation like biking, walking, carpooling, or public transit. Log your miles daily via our online survey or through the email reminders.

  • Biking, walking, carpooling, and using public transportation all count as green miles. You can log trips to work, school, coffee shops, or just recreational rides. Anything that reduces your reliance on single-passenger car travel.

  • Each day, participants who log their green miles will be entered into a raffle. Prizes will be drawn daily, and at the end of the week, a larger raffle will take place for participants who logged miles throughout the event.

  • Registration is not mandatory, but if you'd like to receive daily email reminders to log your miles, you can sign up on our website.

  • Businesses can participate by promoting green commuting within their organizations or donating prizes for our daily raffles. Contact us to learn more.

  • For more information about Green Commute Week, please contact:

    Cole Ockerse

    email: ockerse@the-macc.org