KC area Bicycle and Pedestrian Commuter Competition coming in May

During the third week of May 2003, MARC (the Mid-America Regional Council, Kansas City area) will promote its Explore KC bicycle and pedestrian campaign by teaming up with Kansas City Corporate Challenge (KCCC) to organize a region-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Commuter Competition (BPCC).

The goal of the Explore KC public education campaign is to increase the number of citizens that bike or walk to work, to school and for exercise. Partnering with KCCC is expected to bolster participation in the BPCC while exposing a new audience to bicycle, pedestrian, environmental and health messages.

BPCC participants will report their miles biked or walked when they arrive at work each day. The winning company and individual will be those with the most miles biked and walked to work. MARC representatives will present awards at the KCCC awards banquet to the first through third place teams and individuals.

The BPCC will create a fun and competitive arena for citizens to explore alternative modes of transport. Commuters who wish to combine bicycling or walking with public transit will be encouraged to do so and provided information on bus routes that accommodate bikes.
Information about how to register will be available on the MARC BPCC web site soon. To learn more, contact Aaron Bartlett at 816/474-4240.