CTDOT Press Releases
06/12/2024
CTDOT Announces Results from the 2024 Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge
Over 525,000 miles of travel eliminated during the annual Challenge
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced the results of the 2024 Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge. During the Challenge, residents across Connecticut united to reduce their carbon footprint by choosing sustainable travel options rather than driving alone. The 2024 event ran from April 22 through May 31, 2024 and surpassed all established goals and metrics.
During the Challenge, more than 700 participants logged over 13,000 trips which removed 444,000 pounds of harmful emissions from the air by eliminating almost 525,000 miles of travel. The 2024 Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge also introduced an exciting new partnership with One Tree Planted, and due to this year’s participation, 1,000 trees will be planted.
“This year’s Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge was very successful because many of our residents wanted to do their part and reduce their carbon footprint,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “Thank you to this year’s participants for your commitment to environmental stewardship and making a difference. These results show what we can achieve together in the fight against climate change.”
Here are highlights from the 2024 Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge:
- Participation: 740 residents and employees joined the Challenge by recording at least one green trip.
- Public Transit Usage: Participants logged over 13,750 trips on the state’s trains and buses.
- Sustainable Travel Choices: More than 2,700 carpool trips and more than 2,500 bike trips were recorded.
- Employer Support: Numerous employers across Connecticut hosted events encouraging employees to reduce car usage and adopt greener commuting options, including transit, carpools, vanpools, biking, walking, and telecommuting.
- Tree Planting: 1,000 trees will be planted thanks to participants meeting the goal of eliminating at least 30,000 car trips.
The Drive Less Connecticut Climate Challenge was organized by CTrides, the CTDOT’s sustainable and active transportation services program. As part of the campaign, the public was encouraged to download the CTrides app or visit CTrides.com to learn more about the DLC and track its progress. To further incentivize participation, CTrides also held prize gift card drawings for those who logged sufficient trips. In addition, participants received weekly updates on their personal progress toward the Drive Less Challenge goals and their eligibility for prize drawings, fostering engagement and motivation throughout the challenge period.
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About CTrides: CTrides is the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s sustainable and active transportation services program, dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly travel options to reduce congestion and improve air quality across the state. For more information about the program, please visit: www.ctrides.com.
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