Commute Options Blog
Support Safe Routes for All
Fifty years ago, Oregon led the nation in supporting safe access to biking and walking, enshrined in what was dubbed the “Bike Bill”. Achieving that vision to provide safe routes demands increased investment as the Oregon Department of Transportation calculates it...
Slow Down for Kids!
It’s been a while since many Oregonians have seen school children walking or rolling through the neighborhood or had to stop behind the flashing red lights of a school bus. With schools around Central Oregon going back to in-person sessions, people driving should...
Helmet Fundraiser 11/19/20-MOD Pizza!
Eat at MOD Pizza Nov 19 and $$$ Goes to Commute Options! WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:30am-10:00pm WHERE: MOD PIZZA on Sisemore (near Market of Choice) WHAT: A fundraiser for Commute Options and our Safe Routes to School program's helmet distribution program. 20% of...
Get There Challenge 2020 Results
The 2020 Get There Challenge was a huge success! Here are some of the statistics from the October 2 week challenge. 1,626 participants throughout Oregon Over 8,600 achievements unlocked (an average of 5.2 per participant) 588 new users from 10/5-10/18; 1,328 new users...
Walk and Roll Anywhere Day!
Join students and families around Central Oregon as you walk or roll in your neighborhood on November 10! Please remember to stay 6 feet from those not in your cohort/household and wear a mask. All community members are welcome to participate! Please make sure to...
Get There Challenge 2020
Join the Get There Challenge Oct. 5-18 Join thousands of Oregonians in this year’s annual Get There Challenge—running October 5-18—to sharpen your remote-work skills, stay active, get recognized, and more! Plus, you can win prizes! This year is unlike any other so...
Green Commutes
The Environmental Center’s Green Drinks is going for a ride! Join us all day on Thursday, October 1st for Green Commutes and enter to win prizes! We’ll be providing resources and fun tips all day about getting around Central Oregon by foot, mobility device, bike,...
Transportation Tuesday: September 29th
Reasonable Suspicion Training: “Reasonable Suspicion Training” is intended for transit system employees that are responsible for compliance with FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program regulations. The training will focus on the physical, behavioral, speech, and...
New Vanpool Program
Commute Options has partnered with Cascades East Transit and Commute with Enterprise to start new vanpools into and out of Deschutes County in 2020. Vanpooling offers benefits to your business and your employees. A van makes it easy for your employees to share a ride...
Commuter Kickbacks and Telework Perks Challenge!
Starting September 21, Commuter Kickbacks meets Telework Perks for a special challenge, celebrating teleworkers and essential workers alike! Whether you’re continuing or returning to your smart, safe commute or you’re working from home, sometimes or all the time -...
