AUGUSTA - The GO MAINE statewide travel resource and trip-reduction program is excited to launch 2023's first Way 2 GO MAINE Commuter Challenge. This friendly competition between Maine residents, organizations, and employers encourages everyone to walk, bike, carpool/vanpool, take the bus, ride the ferry, take the train, or work from home. Grand prizes include a Maine State Park vehicle pass, a $200 gift card, a National Park pass, and two bike shop gift cards.

Since 2017, the Way 2 GO MAINE challenge has highlighted green trip options and recognized commuters around the state for their commitment to improving air quality and taking miles off Maine's roads. Now with challenges in May and October, Way 2 GO MAINE builds awareness for active and green commutes while rewarding residents who contribute to reducing single-occupancy vehicle travel.

Throughout May, Maine residents (and commuters who work in Maine) can log green trips at gomaine.org or through the app for a chance to win a $50 gift card every week. Members are encouraged to share photos on social media using #Way2GOMAINE! or by emailing [email protected]. Each week, a different green commute trip will be featured; members logging that week's trip type will automatically be entered to win. Weekly themes are:

• May 1-6 - Carpool & Vanpool
• May 7-13 - Transit (bus, ferry, train)
• May 14-20 - Active Transportation (bike, walk, roll, scooter)
• May 21-31 - Transportation Climate Action (every green trip counts!)

GO MAINE is free to join! Plus, new members who join during Way 2 GO MAINE will be entered to win a $100 gift card.

For more details on Way 2 GO MAINE, visit gomaine.org/way-2-go-maine/faq/.

GO MAINE is a program of the Maine Department of Transportation and the Maine Turnpike Authority. All GO MAINE programs and services are free. More information on the GO MAINE program can be found at gomaine.org. Organizations interested in organizing their own GO MAINE program are welcome to contact Emily Becker, Program Manager, at [email protected].

ADDITIONAL MEDIA CONTACT:

Emily Becker
GO MAINE Program Manager
857-383-3808
[email protected]