1. Triad Commute Challenge Overview
First held in 2007
Partnership between Triad Air Awareness , Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) and other area transit agencies.
Raise awareness about the link between air pollution and transportation choices.
Educate Triad about transportation options: public transit, car/van-pool opportunities, walking/bike to work programs and telecommuting
Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), congestion and fuel costs, improve air quality, reduce dependence on foreign oil

2. Triad Commute Challenge 2014 Results
5,680 Participants
615 Employers & Schools represented
56 Regional Events
66% Previously Drove Alone
2.8 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction
$384,667 Fuel Savings
1,898 Tons of Emissions Reduced

3. Triad Commute Challenge Moving Forward
Tweaked the event for greater impact
Target three segments of Triad:
College Students: can text in pledge, or use QR code to pledge online
Employers/Employees: Use of online commute calendar and leader boards
High School Students: Instagram video submission
Take advantage of technology to get pledges, track commutes and engage the public