Don't miss the new IMPACT Eco-Fair at Redmond Derby Days Summer Festival from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, July 10 at the Redmond City Hall Campus. You’ll find valuable resources about living green at home and work. The event includes a green car show, solar powered music stage, sustainability themed vendors with resources and tips, root beer garden, information on reducing vehicle trips, fun activities for kids, prizes and more.
We hope to see you there!
July 10
10am - 6pm
Redmond City Hall
New to R-TRIP?
R-TRIP is the Redmond Trip Resource & Incentive Program which offers Redmond residents and employees resources and incentives to not drive alone. R-TRIP offers new users who log 50 bike, walk, carpool, vanpool or transit commutes a one-time $50 commute incentive.
Want to try a new way to work? New bus riders get a one-month free bus pass from R-TRIP and new vanpoolers can receive up to $300 in subsidies. Visit www.GOrtrip.com to learn more.
Diamond Awards
Redmond businesses were well represented at the 17th Annual Commuter Challenge Diamond Awards breakfast on May 14. The awards were given to outstanding employer programs, partnerships and individuals within King County who contribute to reducing employee commute trips by collaborating to create a cleaner environment and better mobility for the region. Full Article
Next time you are looking for something fun to do, explore downtown Redmond by foot, bike or bus. By staying local, you’ll support Redmond’s economy, while helping reduce traffic and improve the environment. Think Redmond! It’s easy – watch this Downtown Redmond video for ideas.
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The 5th Annual Tour de Redmond 2010, June 1-August 20, challenges Redmond company teams and individuals to compete for trophies and prizes for bicycle commuting to work this summer. Full Article
R-TRIP @ gortripblog.com and twitter.com/gortrip
A variety of educational and promotional commute-related information is posted throughout each month on the R-TRIP blog, located at GOrtripblog.com and also on R-TRIP’s Twitter page. Check it out and keep informed on construction alerts, commuter promotions, awards and more.
R-TRIP offers fun monthly drawings where 20 participants each win $50 for their alternative commutes, like biking, walking, carpooling, vanpooling or riding the bus. The winners of the previous month’s drawings are always listed on R-TRIP’s blog. Congratulations to all who participate!
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