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Commit to a healthier, more sustainable, and economical future this Climate Action Week. Submit a photo of yourself walking, bussing, biking, or carpooling to any of the events and be entered into a door prize drawing to win one of the prizes below!

How To #BUWYC To Climate Action Week

We know it can be stressful to change commuting habits when you are heading to work or school, so this Climate Action Week, we are challenging you to break up with your car for some fun social events!  This is the perfect opportunity to try taking the bus, walking, biking, or carpooling (3 or more people) in a low stress way. Follow these simple rules!

  1. Walk, bus, bike, or carpool (3 or more people) and snap a picture. 
  2. At the event, scan the QR code and upload your sustainable transportation pic to be entered to win a door prize. 
  3. Each event you take sustainable transportation to is another opportunity to win one or of door prizes (see below). 

Climate Action Week Prizes

Submit a photo of yourself taking sustainable transportation to any of the Climate Action Week events and be entered into a door prize drawing to win the prizes below. Find the QR code at each event to submit your photos!

Lomi Food Waste Recycler
The Lomi Food Waste Recycler is the first and only Carbon Neutral home appliance that allows you to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants, lawn, and garden. Lomi reduces your carbon footprint by up to 127% by keeping your food waste out of landfills and in turn preventing the release of methane, a greenhouse gas 80x more potent than carbon dioxide. Simplify your garbage routine, get rid of smelly, leaky garbage, and feed your soil with nutrients that improve the quality of your plants. To learn more visit Lomi.com.
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Level 2 Step-Through E-bike
The Level 2 Step-through, the perfect balance of comfort, efficiency, and ease of use. Its integrated features, including preinstalled fenders, a sturdy rear rack, and a front suspension fork, provide unparalleled protection from the elements and an effortless gear-carrying experience. Thanks to the integrated battery and lights, you'll go further and stay visible. The step-through frame ensures easy on/off, and the torque sensor puts you in complete control, whether you're commuting, exercising, or enjoying a leisurely weekend ride.
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4 Course Dinner & Drinks for 10 at Footers Social Capital
Interactive custom 4 course dinner, beer and wine for 10 by Footers Catering in a private dining space at Social Capital in Arvada. Enjoy an exceptional host team and culinary team. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages included. RESTRICTIONS: Available dates are Monday - Thursday in April through July with recommended timing of 6 pm - 9 pm. Advance notice at least three weeks prior to event is required. Dietary requests can be accommodated. May not be transferred to an off-site catering event. Expires July 2025.
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Ok... we aren't just asking you to dump your car out of the blue. We all have to get places and sometimes driving is unavoidable. However, by committing to driving less we can help the environment, save money on gas, and benefit our health! The Climate Action Collaborative is here to help with this process, with tips on how to use alternative forms of transportation, fun incentives and events, and more. 

Save Money with Free Transit

Core Transit offers fare-free service routes from Vail to Eagle with increased route frequency. If you will be traveling up or down valley, be sure to check out bus times and routes with the link below. In town busses in Vail and Avon are also free and can help you get around to all the awesome events!
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Staying Sustainable is Staying Safe

Indulging in things like alcohol and cannabis sometimes happens, especially in fun setting like Vail Closing Weekend. What matters is the decision afterwards. Only you can keep yourself and others safe by not getting behind the wheel, and Mountain Youth is here to help you figure out how– even if you live in Gypsum! Better to be prepared than make decisions impaired.
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Avoid Parking Challenges

Worrying about parking is the perfect way to kick your day off... said no one ever. Skip the hassle by biking, walking, or bussing to your events. Enjoying a day of skiing? Utilizing green transportation can save you a step to your trip, drop you off right at the slopes, and give you more energy to enjoy the snow! You also get to avoid the hefty parking fees or full parking garages.
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Be the Green Commuting Champion with Sole Power

Sole Power is a free green commuting challenge for the Eagle Valley. The challenge runs from Memorial Day through Indigenous People's Day and any mileage counts that is replacing a trip in a car, not just going to and from work. Members can track their mileage and win prizes! Sole Power is a great way to get to work, have fun, save money, and get fit over the summer season. All of that fun stuff aside, it helps to reduce carbon emissions!
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Enjoy the Ride with Shift Bike

Grab some friends and try out Shift Bike, the bikeshare service in Eagle County. With convenient locations from Edwards to East Vail, you can have fun getting wherever on these speedy e-bikes!
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Ride Bustang

Wanting to hit the slopes or visit friends outside of Eagle County? Check out Bustang, CDOT's interregional express bus service, connecting major populations, employment centers and local transit entities along the I-25 and I-70 corridors. Pick from multiple routes and get your ticket online. Snowstang has your spring break travel covered! Pick a spot, pack your gear, and hop on board. Get 25% off tickets with code SPRINGBREAK.
Bustang Routes
 

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