Posts Tagged ‘bike to work day’

City Receives Diamond Award at 14th Annual Rideshare Diamond Award Luncheon

May 25, 2012

On Wednesday, May 23, the Los Angeles County Metro and the Ventura County Transportation Commission presented a prestigious Diamond Award at the 14th Annual Rideshare Diamond Award Luncheon to the City of Santa Clarita for their “Outstanding Marketing Programs” including, Employee Rideshare Week and Bike to Work Day

Laura Jardine and Brendie Heter from the City’s Environmental Services accepted the Diamond Award at the luncheon.

The Diamond Awards recognizes businesses and public organizations for achievements in developing innovative and successful programs that encourage employees to carpool or bike to work.

The success of Employee Rideshare Week and Bike to Work Day events are attributed to the innovative marketing strategies, such as fliers, social media posts, and press releases, that have helped to get the word out to the community.

For more information on the 14th Annual Diamond Rideshare Award contact Environmental Services Analyst Brendie Heter at (661) 286-4031 or visit Santa-Clarita.com.

9th Annual Bike to Work Day Coming May 17: VIDEO

May 2, 2012

This Week in Santa Clarita previews the 2012 City of Santa Clarita’s Bike to Work Day which is happening Thursday, May 17.

Residents can pledge to ride their bikes on Bike to Work Day and register online to automatically be entered in drawings for some cool prizes. Click here.

For business looking to participate or help sponsor the event call Environmental Services at (661) 286-4098 or visit GreenSantaClarita.com.

2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide and Calendar

January 27, 2012

Click image for flyer of events.

The 2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide is now available on the City’s Green Santa Clarita website. The Green Guide shows a list of events like Earth Arbor Day and Bike to Work Day happening throughout the year along with green tips and information.

For more information about the Santa Clarita Green Guide, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.

Bike to Work Day Coming May 19: VIDEO

May 4, 2011

This Week in Santa Clarita previews the 2011 City of Santa Clarita’s Bike to Work Day which is happening Thursday, May 19.

Pledge to ride your bike on Bike to Work Day and register online to automatically be entered in drawings for some cool prizes. Click here.

For business looking to participate or help sponsor the event call Environmental Services at 661-286-4098.

250 Riders Participate in Santa Clarita Bike to Work Day

May 28, 2010

Thursday, May 20, the City of Santa Clarita teamed up with Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, and Newhall Bicycle for Bike to Work Day. Overall 20 businesses formed teams, totaling over 250 employees who participated in the event. The City of Santa Clarita had a total of 37 riders.

The City served as one of the pit stops around town where riders could get refreshments, cycling information and giveaways.

 

 

Cal Arts formed one of the teams participating in the event.

Marzocchi USA (above), a local bike & motorcycle suspension company, had 9 out of their 10 employees ride to work.

The Challenge Team winners were:

Small Business- Dr. Bruce Hall’s Office – 100% participation.  Prize-  $75 gift certificate to restaurant of choice and Golden Spoon

Medium Business - Factory Effex- 35% participation. Prize – $150 gift certificate to restaurant of choice and Golden Spoon

Large Business - L.A County Sheriff – 12% participation. Prize – $250 gift certificate to restaurant of choice and Golden Spoon

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To find out the cost and air quality benefit of commuting to work click on Metro’s Bike to Work Calculator.

Bike to Work Day Coming May 14

May 6, 2009

Bike to work day is coming up May 14. Individuals and companies who sign-up to participate can win prizes along with helping the environment.


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