Go Smart! - July 2012
In This Issue
Bike To Work Challenge
Wyndham Leads By Example
100 Cars For Good
Transpo. Bill Still Up In The Air
Teen Driving Summit
TransOptions Recognition Breakfast
2012 Lunar Classic Golf
Student of the Month
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It Pays To Carpool
 
Ed, Mona and Paul know first-hand that carpooling reduces the cost and stress of commuting. Compliments of TransOptions, they each received a $100 gas card as the three raffle winners of It Pays to Carpool. Read more...
Upcoming Events
Bike To Work Challenge Comes To A Close 
Bike to Work Challenge Logo
Congratulations to Jdstanton of Chatham! He has been chosen in our raffle to be our Top Champion Challenger Prize Winner! Jdstanton biked 24 trips for a total of 172 miles for the month. Read more...
Employer Spotlight: Wyndham Worldwide
For 2012, Wyndham Worldwide is once again a Platinum Level NJ Smart Workplace. In addition to hosting TransOptions on-site events each year, they have a designated point of contact for employee commute inquiries and to promote alternative options on a regular basis. Read more...
100 Cars For Good Voting Day is July 15
TransOptions is proud to have been selected as a finalist in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good Program. Please help us win! Toyota's 100 Cars for Good is a major, national philanthropy program in which the automaker is giving away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days.
Tell your friends about our nomination and post a message on Facebook!  Read more...

 

Transportation and Public Policy
Congress remains in negotiations over the transportation bill as the June 30 deadline looms. The current extension of SAFETEA-LU, the federal transportation bill, is set to expire at the end of the month.
Also: NJ GDL Bill Advances, Transportation Trust Fund Borrowing Limit Update and more. Read more... 
GDL4U: Good Driving For Life Teen Summit
As a part of its efforts to educate parents and teens throughout New Jersey, the New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition, held its second annual GDL4U: Good Driving for Life Teen Summit. Read more... 
TransOptions Recognition Breakfast
Please join us in highlighting the region's leaders on transportation issues. James W. Hughes, Dean of Rutgers' Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will address the economic outlook in northern New Jersey as our keynote speaker. Read more... 
Lunar Classic Golf Tournament
TransOptions' Lunar Classic is fast approaching. Secure your foursome today! Check our Lunar Classic page for all the info on sponsorship packages and how to participate. Read more... 
Student of the Month - Kate Moran
Environmental Programs Manager Joseph Caravella (left) and DJ Steve Andrews (right) present the June Student of the Month award to Katelyn Moran, a recent graduate of Vernon High School. Kate was nominated for the award by her Biology teacher Ann Kuplin (center background).