THE CHALLENGE

The Big Green Commute is a week-long commuting competition hosted by ZGF each May that challenges commuters in the Washington, DC region to Go To Work, Make a Difference.

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THE HISTORY

Celebrating its tenth year, the Big Green Commute has grown from a friendly intra-office competition to a regional event with participation from more than 40 companies.

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THE IMPACT

In the 2018 Big Green Commute, participants commuted a cumulative 60,475 greener miles while supporting two local nonprofits: Coalition for Smarter Growth and Community of Hope.

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Registration for the 2019 Big Green Commute is now closed. Check back in April to participate in the 2020 challenge and compete to win the Big Green Commute!

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SCORING & FAQs

Our dynamite research team hit the books to create a scoring system that reflects the carbon footprint of different commuting methods. Learn more about scoring and review FAQ!

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CONTACT

Have a question? Interested in participating? Contact us to learn more!

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Go to work. Make a difference.

THE CHALLENGE

THE HISTORY

THE IMPACT

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I tried biking from Pentagon City to work at DOEE and discovered how AWESOME it was! Every morning I get to ride along the Mall and see the monuments, how cool is that?

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What a great way to get to know a city! The Big Green Commute made me more aware of how I am able to live out a healthy lifestyle every single day. Thanks!

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The week long event spurred a lot of people in our office to action, and whether or not those habits stick, it was great to see so many people shaking up their routine.

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Walking a little bit further from a different metro station farther from my office allowed me to get a better sense of what was going on in the neighborhood and to get more exercise!

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First time I have ever biked to work. At 61, it turned out to be a great experience.

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I introduced my co-workers to rentable electric scooters by taking a 15-minute break from work and riding to a park near by. Hopefully some of us can take electric scooters instead of driving to client meetings if their office is within a few blocks.

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It was a wonderful commute through the Rock Creek trails, and I will definitely be continuing my biking commute every chance I get.

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There is a staff member who typically celebrates nothing in the office, and yet her BGC spirit was loud and proud all week. Seeing her enthusiasm was infectious and made the week a success in my book!

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I really liked having a reason to get on my bike and try out a trail to work!

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