The “Smart” San Antonio
So I read an article in the news yesterday about the “Walk and Roll Challenge.” The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and the San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) have put together a program that challenges citizens to use another form of transportation rather than driving. The goal, obviously, is to improve the air quality by using less gas and additionally, to promote healthy living.
Apparently, this is the 2nd annual challenge, but this is the first I have heard of it. I am not sure how they are doing their marketing but I would imagine that I would have known about it if it were properly marketed.
So basically, the program challenges you to use “smart miles” such as busing, car pooling, walking, biking for either a means to get from one point to another or for recreation. You submit a pledge on how many miles you anticipate on completing between October 1st-31st. Once you submit a pledge, you can log your miles on their website. The program goal is to complete 500,000 miles which is equivalent to removing over 1,800 pounds of pollutants from our air.
It is a really cool program as it’s a “smart” way to get people involved. Check out their website:
http://www.walkandrollchallenge.com
I am not sure how many I should pledge. I run an average of of 35-40 miles per week. This October I am also running the Chicago marathon. I can carpool on the weekends and to class after work. So hmm, I suppose I can pledge 300 miles?
Participants will be awarded for their efforts with prizes! So log in and start logging. It’s for a good cause, come on. What can you pledge?
Sarah
October 10th, 2006 at 3:07 pm
hey angela! I looked on that webiste and i’m guessing your username is labird27 and you’re leading in the walking category haha i thought that was so cool, I pledged today