May 24, 2022

MONTEREY COUNTY – Monterey County, it’s not too late! You can still register and compete in the Move It Monterey County Challenge for a chance to win prize giveaways worth more than $7,000!

Even at this date, you can earn credits for any trips you will take or have taken between  April 18 – May 31, 2022, by registering today at www.go831.org. Then, all you have to do is track each trip made by logging it on Go831.rideamigos.com or on the CommuteTracker app.

Any bike, walk, bus or carpool trip to work, school, shopping or just for fun are eligible for the Move It Monterey County Challenge. Biking and walking trips get double points! Here are some great ways to participate in the challenge: join a Blue Zones Walking Moai (small groups walking together, ride your bike on your lunch break, hike with friends or family, or join a walking school bus.

Individuals, teams, schools, and worksites prizes can be earned in the challenge. In addition, everyone who registers and completes at least one bike or walking trip will be automatically entered into a random drawing to win a brand-new bicycle!

The “Move it Monterey County” Challenge is presented by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) in co-sponsorship with Blue Zones Monterey County and MY Museum, April 18 – May 31, 2022. The goal is to encourage anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Monterey County to get out and move their bodies for health, mind, and community.

Prizes

Prizes include gift cards to local businesses, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, bike/skateboard racks and an electric bike for the winning worksite. Winners of the challenge will be announced in June.

So, let’s finish strong Monterey County! Let’s move it for our minds, for our bodies, for our community and for our collective well-being!

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 The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) is responsible for investing in regional transportation projects for Monterey County residents, businesses and visitors.  The mission of TAMC is to develop and maintain a multimodal transportation system that enhances mobility, safety, access, environment quality and economic activities in Monterey County. For more information visit www.tamcmonterey.org or call 831.775.0903.

 Go831 is a countywide rideshare program sponsored by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County aimed at reducing traffic and improving air quality and health by encouraging smart commuting instead of driving solo. The program is offered for free to employers and commuters in Monterey County. To learn more about Go831 or how to participate in the program, contact Ariana Green at ariana@tamcmonterey.org or Theresa Wright @theresa@tamcmonterye.org or call 831.755.0903.

 Blue Zones Project Monterey County (BZPMC) is a community-wide well-being improvement initiative to help make healthy choices easier for everyone in our community. For more information visit www.montereycounty.bluezonesproject.com  or call 831.775.0903.

 The Monterey County Youth Museum provides an environment where curiosity and creativity flourish, while both children and adults discover the thrill of lifelong learning. MY Museum is located at 428 Washington Street, Monterey, CA 93940. For more information, visit, www.mymuseum.org, call 831.649.6444 or info@mymuseum.org.