Super Commuter: Benny!
The Super Commuter of this quarter is our loyal volunteer and Commute Options enthusiast, Benny! Benny chooses to do his daily commute to and from work across Bend via his acoustic bicycle. When asked why he chooses to bike, Benny replied; “I like feeling the wind in my face and a sturdy steed under my […]
Super Commuters: The Ponderosa Bike Bus!
The Ponderosa Bike Bus began last year, with the simple idea to make the commute to school something that the students and adults have to look forward to. Today, five students ride to Ponderosa elementary every morning as a group of bikers. It’s become a fun filled daily routine for these students to enjoy their […]
Super Commuter of the Quarter: Nosler Vanpool Group
The Nosler vanpool group has been commuting together for over 6 months from La Pine to the Nosler manufacturing facilty in Bend. By utilizing vanpool 5 days a week for thier 60 mile roundtrip commute, this group is able to take 1,200 miles off the road each week compared to when these individuals drove seperately. […]
SUPER COMMUTERS OF THE QUARTER: Alex and Edward
Alex and Edward are two of our most dedicated walking school bus participants. They’ve been walking with us regularly since fall 2021 in the sun, rain, and snow! Our walking school busses are groups of students walking to and from school on a planned route with an adult Leader. Much like a school bus, as […]
Super Commuter of the quarter: Jim Elliott
Creating safe, fun bikeable and walkable communities takes a village, or at least more individuals like Jim Elliott! Volunteer extraordinaire, and our Super Commuter of the Quarter, Jim spends his Monday and Tuesdays helping students at Bear Creek Elementary School get to and from school safely on bikes or on foot. Jim started volunteering with […]
