Conquer the Cold Commuter Challenge to start Nov. 1st

The Abominable Snowman, or yeti, is back as the proud mascot of CommuteSMART Seacoast’s “Conquer the Cold” Challenge. This free commuter contest, running from November 1st to January 31st, invites area residents to commute to work by bus, bike, moped, or foot.

Anyone who works in the Greater Seacoast of New Hampshire is eligible for this fun event. Participants compete on an individual basis for bragging rights and earn prizes the more trips they log, including three grand prizes of $200. Easy registration and trip logging is found at www.commuteSMARTseacoast.org/Conquer.

Anne Rugg, Manager of CommuteSMART Seacoast, comments, “Last year was our first year and we were delighted with the number of commuters who participated by walking, biking, or taking the bus to work. The friendly competition and prizes help to reduce traffic congestion and emissions… one commuter at a time.”

Conquer the Cold includes a “Name the Yeti” contest and “Find the Yeti” scavenger hunts. Be on the lookout for live yeti appearances on buses and public places in Portsmouth and Dover. Also check out the unique online coloring book featuring active transportation modes created by local artist Eric Ebbeson.

CommuteSMARTseacoast is a program of COAST (Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation) and funded by the NHDOT. It helps reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by promoting carpooling, transit, biking, walking, and teleworking.

For more information, contact info@commuteSMARTseacoast.