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== Bike-Walk Alliance of NH ==

2010 Commute Green NH Home Page

"Commute Green NH" promotion, May 15 to June 25

July 1 update:

The wrap-up drawing for winners of nine prizes for the NH Commute Green promotion was held at NH-DOT on June 30 as scheduled. A computerized random selection of participants who logged at least six "green trips" during the six week promotion will be notified and sent their prizes by NH-DOT.

Winners of the nine prizes are:

1. A. Abrash Walton, Keene NH - Mount Washington Resort overnight for two
2. Edward Parsons, Windham NH - Two Downeaster tickets
3. Michael Loggia, Concord NH -- Two Downeaster tickets
4. Peter Riendeau, Canterbury NH -- BWA-NH Sponsorship
5. Sarita Croce, Hudson NH -- BWA-NH Sponsorship
6. Bridget Mudge, Hanover NH -- Two Downeaster tickets
7. Gloria Andrews, Chichester NH -- Two Downeaster tickets
8. Deborah Carley, Concord NH, Two Downeaster tickets
9. Margaret Snow, Concord NH, BWA-NH Sponsorship

BWA-NH in partnership with NH-DOT wishes to thank the many participants in the 2010 NH Commute Green promotion and the related bicycling awareness rides. We hope to continue this tradition next year with more participation, events, rides, and prizes.

To learn more about what was done during our 2010 NH Commute Green promotion, here is the list of events and materials available to the organizers.

May 27 update:

Master Schedule for all statewide Commute Green events and services is now on-line here.

As of May 27, additional entries are still being submitted for this six-week promotion, so please check back often!

Our on-line registration form and survey will be available via this web site from May 15 through June 27 to allow entry of all your "green trips" during the six-week promotion. A paper version of the survey is available as a "toolkit item" below. It must be received by NH-DOT not later than June 28 in order to be entered for the drawing on June 30. Anyone completing six trips in a "green" way during the six week promotion will be eligible for prizes. Rules for the drawing may be viewed here.

Note: The public on-line registration/survey form allows one entry per computer but the data entered may be changed or updated any time until the June 27 cut-off date. For organizations desiring to make multiple non-changeable entries from one computer ("kiosk mode"), please contact BWA-NH for a different link.

Commute Green promotion endorsed by NH First Lady Dr. Susan Lynch

"I encourage everyone with a bicycle to join one of the many NH Green Commute Week events. You will get some healthy physical activity, help our environment and enjoy a new experience getting to work or whatever your destination."

First Lady Susan Lynch, MD

Nashua and Milford promote alternative forms of transportation

Articles in the May 13 editions of the Nashua Telegraph and the Milford Cabinet Press highlight alternatives to driving single-occupany cars. Coordination, publicity, and various events have been arranged by the Nashua Regional Planning Commission. Please visit www.nashuarpc.org/smartcommute for details.

Background

BWA-NH is pleased to again partner with NH-DOT on a statewide promotion to encourage less use of single occupancy vehicles and more walking, bicycling, carpooling, and use of public transit to reduce pollution and develop a healthier lifestyle. See www.rideshare.nh.gov for information on carpooling and New Hampshire's transit providers. What started eight years ago in NH as just a single Bike/Walk to Work Day in mid-May has expanded into a six-week promotion encouraging active and intermodal transportation whenever possible, not just commuting to work. Short trips to the store, library, a friend's home, etc. can often be accomplished by bike or foot with the resulting exercise and cost savings making a big difference. For longer distances, combining cycling and walking with public transit, carpool, or even using a car can be a practical alternative to driving alone from door to door. This 2010 promotion will have a drawing upon completion in June. Anyone completing six trips in a "green" way during the six week promotion will be eligible for prizes. An on-line survey, provided by BWA-NH, or a paper mail-in version will be used to capture some information about trips taken, problems encountered, the enjoyment factor, etc. Details about the program and a link to the survey will be posted on this BWA-NH web site.

We welcome all event organizers to submit their planned activities to BWA-NH and NH-DOT in order for us to supply free publicity and to list all events in a master schedule. More events, more participants, and more fun equals more "green" transportation. For questions and to submit your event plans and schedule, please contact:

BWA-NH Office
info@bwanh.org
603-898-9926

NH-DOT RideShare
Bureau of Rail and Transit
coordinator@dot.state.nh.us
603-271-4043 or
800-462-8707 toll free in NH

"Commute Green NH" Bike Rides

New for 2010 will be a series of Bicycling Awareness Rides to be conducted in all regions of the state over the six-week period. Multiple loop rides starting with family-friendly short routes to more challenging loops for experienced cyclists will highlight rail trails, scenic and historic locations, helmet use (a state law for those under 16), proper cycling techniques, compliance with the rules of the road including the "3 foot rule", and how cyclists and motorists can safely share our roadways. Some giveaways, snacks, etc. are planned for each ride location. The complete schedule and details will be available on this web site or our blog. To help organize and promote the rides, please check the "Toolkit" items below. For questions and to submit your events for the statewide schedule, contact:

BWA-NH Social Media Director
Maria@bwanh.org

"Commute Green NH" Toolkit

The following documents are available for reference and downloading to assist in planning breakfast events, bicycling awareness rides, promotion of public transit and use of carpools. For more information or to submit corrections and updates, please contact Dave Topham at BWA-NH, dave@bwanh.org or call 603.898.9926.

Timeline: Countdown to Commute Green Program

Commute Green Organizers Guide

Bike Commuting Specific Gear

Cycling Tips for All Bicyclists

Commute Green flyer in PDF format

Commute Green flyer to promote local events (Template in Word format)

2009 Winners of Mt. Washington Resort prize

Bicycling Awareness Rides - Intro Flyer

Bicycling Awareness Rides - Sample Event Flyer

Bike ride leader guidelines - PDF from Granite State Wheelmen
(Booklet format -- please download and print.)

Liability release form -- sample

LAB Bicycle Friendly Communities brochure

LAB BWWD booklet (9 pages)