non-motorized transportation Archives - Out There Venture https://outthereventure.com/tag/non-motorized-transportation/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://outthereoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-OTO_new-favicon-32x32.jpg non-motorized transportation Archives - Out There Venture https://outthereventure.com/tag/non-motorized-transportation/ 32 32 Program Encourages Smarter Commutes https://outthereventure.com/program-encourages-smarter-commutes/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://outthereventure.com/?p=42255 You’ve probably noticed there are less cars on the road resulting in less traffic and less air pollution. With fewer cars on the road, it’s easier to go places and less stressful too. “Right now, there are more people teleworking, riding bicycles and walking,” says LeAnn Yamamoto with Commute Smart Northwest. “Let’s continue this movement,” she adds, noting that “biking […]

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]]> You’ve probably noticed there are less cars on the road resulting in less traffic and less air pollution. With fewer cars on the road, it’s easier to go places and less stressful too. “Right now, there are more people teleworking, riding bicycles and walking,” says LeAnn Yamamoto with Commute Smart Northwest. “Let’s continue this movement,” she adds, noting that “biking and walking are great ways to get around and also a great way to get daily exercise and enjoy this beautiful spring and summer weather.” Although many people didn’t have a choice to telework prior to COVID-19, working from home options have increased dramatically and many people prefer it to a daily commute to the office. Many managers have also found that their employees are more productive when teleworking, says Yamamoto. “If everyone continues teleworking, one, two, or even three days a week, our traffic would still be reduced by 10, 20, or 30 percent, giving us all more reason to get out and bicycle and walk.” 

The Commute Smart Northwest program encourages commuters to use smart commuting options including walking, bicycling, teleworking, riding the bus, carpooling and vanpooling. Partnering with over 130 employers throughout Spokane County, the Commute Smart program reduced over 6,200 cars from the roads every day before COVID-19. “That number has increased substantially with so many people teleworking, biking and walking now,” notes Yamamoto. “Commute Smart participants on average save between $100 to $200 a month on their commute,” she adds. Find out how much you can save with the organization’s Commute Cost Calculator and start logging your Commute Smart trips for the chance to win monthly prize giveaways.

Learn more at CommuteSmartNW.org. 

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]]> Please Take This Survey https://outthereventure.com/please-take-this-survey/ https://outthereventure.com/please-take-this-survey/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:31:34 +0000 https://outthereventure.com/?p=594 Help North Idaho plan non-motorized services by taking this survey. You DON’T need to live in Idaho to take it. Make your voice heard on non-motorized transportation: Public Asked to Take Local Non-Motorized Survey Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO) is asking for assistance from the public in developing a region-wide Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and is […]

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]]> Help North Idaho plan non-motorized services by taking this survey. You DON’T need to live in Idaho to take it. Make your voice heard on non-motorized transportation:

Public Asked to Take Local Non-Motorized Survey

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO) is asking for assistance from the public in developing a region-wide Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and is soliciting input through an online survey.

The plan will be a tool to assist in the development of a non-motorized transportation network within the Kootenai region. It will identify policies, goals, and projects and may identify opportunities to provide facilities like pathways, sidewalks, and amenities such as bike parking.

In order to develop a plan that addresses the concerns, goals, and vision of the community, KMPO is seeking feedback on a variety of issues. This information is being gathered through a Non-Motorized Transportation Plan survey. The information will be used to identify future project needs for improving walking, biking, and other forms of non-motorized travel within the region

A link to the Non-Motorized Plan survey can be found on the home page of the KMPO website at www.kmpo.net. This survey is open to anyone who uses non-motorized transportation facilities, such as bike and walking paths, bike lanes, sidewalks and more within the Kootenai region. You do not have to be a Kootenai County resident to take this survey.

Please take the time to complete the survey and provide valuable information by Friday, March 13 so that the Kootenai Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan includes the visions, ideas, and priorities of the entire community.

For special accommodation/translation services, citizens can call 1-800-698-1927.

KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259), and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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