It’s time to put the pedal to the… Well, you know where we’re going with this. Friday kicks of Ditch the Keys Week hosted by Ozone Action Days. The idea is to spread the word about alternate modes of transformation in order to protect our precious air quality.
But it doesn’t stop there. Central Arkansans are asked to follow through and practice what they preach by actually ditching the keys. It all starts with grabbing your bike and cycling to the office. You can even get a convoy going with your neighbors—safety in numbers, and all that.
Plus, when you sign up to join in, you receive a button that will get you discounts at various spots around Little Rock like Boulevard Bread Co., The Root Café, the Green Corner Store and more.
Here’s the lineup of Ditch the Keys Week events:
Friday, May 15: Bike to Work Day
Saturday, May 16: Bike for Play Day
Sunday, May 17: Car Free Sunday
Monday, May 18: Carpool to School or Work Day
Tuesday, May 19: Walk to School or Work Day
Wednesday, May 20: Bus to School or Work Day
Thursday, May 21: Telecommute to Work Day
Friday, May 22: Social Friday (use #DitchtheKeys to share your pictures from the week’s events)
On Thursday, there will also be a Ride of Silence at 6 p.m. to honor those who have been injured or killed. Join the ride from South on Main to the Capitol with the Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas organization.
For more information on Ditch the Keys Week, visit the website and join the conversation on Facebook.
Friday is #NationalBiketoWorkDay and the kick-off for #DitchtheKeys week. Register to participate now at ditchthekeys.com
Posted by Ditch the Keys on Wednesday, May 13, 2015