“Turn Drive Time to Me Time!” Facebook Contest to Celebrate Grand Prize Winner on Local Billboards

Contest increases awareness about commute alternatives and free resources to make the switch from driving solo

Traffic congestion in metro Atlanta steals away an average of 51 hours annually from each drive-alone commuter in the region, which totals more than a full weekend of time lost.  But those who carpool, vanpool, ride transit, telework and use other commute options have reclaimed those precious minutes to do the things they enjoy, from dishing celebrity gossip to knocking out Sudoku puzzles or even catching up on beauty rest. 

To celebrate the time-shifting benefits of commute alternatives and the availability of Georgia Commute Options programs for both commuters and employers in the metro Atlanta area, The Clean Air Campaign and the region’s transportation management agencies (TMAs) are launching a Facebook contest on February 28 called, “Turn Drive Time to Me Time!”

Commuters are invited to provide a funny, clever or insightful 140-character answer about what they do -- or would do -- with the time they regain by choosing commute alternatives. Commuters can enter every day from February 28 to March 20.

The author of each submitted answer is eligible to win the grand prize of seeing their name in bright lights on Georgia Commute Options billboards in the Atlanta region for a week in late-March. The grand prize winner will be selected by a panel of judges from The Clean Air Campaign and the region’s TMAs. 

Everyone who participates is entered into a drawing to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards that will be given away each week.

To enter, visit the Georgia Commute Options Facebook page and click on the “Contests” tab and then submit a 140-character answer.

For more on incentives, consulting and other free resources available for commuters and employers, visit www.GACommuteOptions.com. 

About Georgia Commute Options

Georgia Commute Options is a joint effort between the Georgia Department of Transportation, The Clean Air Campaign, Atlanta Regional Commission and the region’s transportation management associations that help commuters and employers take advantage of commute alternatives. Georgia Commute Options allows a network of partners to market customized commute options for employers and provides assistance and financial incentives for commuters. Each day, these programs eliminate 1.1 million miles of vehicle travel and save commuters a combined $500,000 on gas and car expenses. For more information, visit www.GACommuteOptions.com or call 1-877-9-GA-OPTIONS. Georgia Commute Options is also on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About The Clean Air Campaign

The Clean Air Campaign is a not-for-profit organization that works with Georgia employers, commuters and K-12 schools to encourage actions that result in better air quality and less traffic congestion. The Clean Air Campaign, along with its partner organizations, facilitates Georgia Commute Options, a program that helps employers and commuters choose alternatives to driving alone. Through its Clean Air Schools program, the non-profit also empowers students, parents and teachers to play a positive role in reducing traffic and improving air quality through an action-oriented education program. The Clean Air Campaign also protects public health by distributing Smog Alert notifications. In conducting these programs, The Clean Air Campaign works in partnership with The Georgia Department of Transportation.

For more information, call 1-877-CLEANAIR (1-877-253-2624) or visit CleanAirCampaign.org. The Clean Air Campaign is also on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.