Car Free Day - September 22, 2010
September 22nd is International Car Free Day! Join millions of people around the world that will go Car Free for the day. Try taking public transit, cycling, walking or running to work or to do errands. If these forms of transportation don’t work in your lifestyle, try tuning up your car or joining a carpool through www.carpoolzone.ca.
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Reward yourself by Committing to Commute Car Free
on September 22nd
Click the Commit to Commute Car Free button to make your commitment now!
Sign-up and you will automatically be eligible to win one of three $100 Gift Certificates to Adventure Attic in Dundas!
Attend a Car Free Day Event
Wednesday, September 22
Totally Transit – Free HSR all day
Motivate yourself and encourage your coworkers to try public transit as a way to commute to work. Pick up an orange “Smart Commute Hamilton” wristband from September 16 to September 22 at 77 James St. N. Suite 320. Wear it on Wednesday September 22nd and you will be eligible to ride the HSR for free for the entire day! If you still have your wristband from June’s Clean Air Commute, you are welcome to reuse it.
Bike and Walk to Work Day
Wednesday, September 22
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Time: 6 – 9:30 am
Location: Downtown Hamilton GO Station (36 Hunter St. E.)
Meet fellow cyclists and walkers from around the city and explore Hamilton’s vast cycling and pedestrian network on a sustainable commute to work. This event is for those who cycle or walk to work already or those interested in trying their route to work for the first time. Smart Commuters are invited to celebrate in front of the GO Station with free coffee, healthy snacks and fabulous prizes.
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Parking Space Party!
Wednesday, September 22
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: in front of the Mulberry St. Café (193 James St. N.)
To celebrate Car Free Day we will be taking over two parking spots in front of the Mulberry St. Café and creating a space where people can have lunch and enjoy the beautiful streetscape. Also, Smart Commute, Open Streets Hamilton and SuperCrawl will be present to promote their events and programs.
Bike/Walk-In Movie at Gage Park
Thursday, September 23
Time: Dusk – 11pm
Location: Gage Park Band Shell
Bike, walk or take transit with a blanket and some treats to Gage Park at dusk for a free kid-friendly movie night celebrating sustainable transportation and lifestyles
Open Streets Hamilton
Sunday, September 26
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: James Street North (from York Blvd. to Burlington Street)
Bike, walk or take transit with to James Street North and experience a street like never before! Open to pedestrian and bike traffic, the street will be transformed into an urban park with entertainment, art, activities and great food!
Media Launch and Mass Walk Lunch
Monday, September 20
Time: 11:45 to 1:00 pm
Location: Gore Park to Liuna Station
Join us a Gore Park at 11:45 am and walk over to Liuna Station where a complimentary lunch will be provided. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Car Free Day and Open Streets Hamilton, while supporting sustainable transportation. The walk will begin at 11:55. Please RSVP your attendance to receive lunch here.
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