Green Action Centre has some free upcoming Creative Commuting Ambassador Traininghttp://greenactioncentre.ca/content/creative-commuting-ambassador-training/sessions that may be of interest to many of you. Also, just a friendly reminded to strap on your skates, skis, snowshoes or otherwise for the Jack Frost Challengehttp://greenactioncentre.ca/content/bougeons-en-hiver-the-jack-frost-challenge-2014/starting this Saturday! [image: Inline image 3] *Creative Commuting Ambassador Training*
Want to support your co-workers to bike, bus, walk or carpool? Does employee health and wellness or benefits fall under your responsibilities? Perhaps you simply want to improve green commuting options at your workplace. Sign up for one of our FREE workshops to increase your knowledge, answer questions and grow your toolkit of resources.
*I: Tools and hands-on training*
*Wednesday, February 26, 1:00 - 4:30pm*
Become a Creative Commuting Ambassador at your workplace! Get the tools and guidance to support your co-workers to get the most out of their commutes.
From a basic primer on different types of bike infrastructure to transit
tools, such as Navigo, BUStxt and transit apps, to understanding carpooling vs carsharing.
*II: Baseline commuting surveys*
*Wednesday, March 12, 12:00 - 1:30pm*
Understanding how your co-workers currently get around will help inform your next steps. This 1-1/2 hour workshop will help you plan and create a basic online survey to determine existing commuting habits and what programs, policies or incentives could have the biggest impact on commuting choices at your workplace.
*III: Creating change over time*
*Wednesday, March 26, 1:00 - 4:30pm*
Do you want to sing the praises of creative commuting with your co-workers but no one seems to be listening? Explore the many facets of behaviour change from a social marketing, transitions and systems perspective. Walk away with some strategies you can apply to create a more commuter friendly and active workplace.
*Location: *All workshops are held in the EcoCentre boardroom (3rd floor, 303 Portage Ave).
*Register today: *Email beth@greenactioncentre.ca or jessie@greenactioncentre.ca today or call us at (204) 925-3772.
*Jessie Klassen* | Workplace Commuter Options
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