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Green Action Centre's GoManitoba tool is launching Just One Trip this fall. If you can help spread the word in your workplaces and on social media, that'd be great. Details in the media release below.

September 22, 2021

(Winnipeg, Manitoba) - Manitobans are invited to take the Just One Trip pledge in October to convert one trip per week to a more sustainable mode. Participants choose the way they’ll travel and how often, and then track their trip using GoManitoba. For participating, they receive hints, tips, encouragement, and are entered to win prizes!

October is a time when we form habits, including how we get around, as we get back into fall routines. Due to the pandemic, Manitobans have experienced disruption to their regular routines, so now is the perfect time to try something new!

Who/Where: All Manitobans

What: Take the Just One Trip https://greenactioncentre.ca/justonetrip/ pledge

When: Take the pledge today. The challenge takes place throughout October (or GoTober!)

Why: Transportation is the number one source of GHG emissions in Manitoba. Driving alone is expensive (according to Stats Canada, the average Canadian spends $8,000 to $12,000 a year to commute via personal vehicle, almost 20% of consumption https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/181212/dq181212a-eng.htm). Workplaces with sustainable transportation programs https://greenactioncentre.ca/wco-resources/ see a reduction in absenteeism and gain better health outcomes for employees.

GoManitoba

GoManitoba is a free commuting tool for all Manitobans. The tool matches users together to find carpool partners, transit, biking and walking routes, and mentors for those taking the bus or cycling for the first time.

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For media inquiries about GoTober and the Just One Trip pilot program:

Mel Marginet, Sustainable Transportation Team

Green Action Centre

204-297-0949 or mel@greenactioncentre.ca

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