BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
According to the Utah Division of Air Quality, if all drivers living along the Wasatch Front were to park their cars just one day per week, vehicle emissions would be reduced by 6,500 tons per year. This means that every vehicle trip counts, and every mile you devote to smarter travel pays Utah back with cleaner, more breathable air.
The Clear the Air Challenge, issued by Governor Herbert, Mayor Becker, Mayor Corroon and other community leaders, is a month long competition starting June 13th that gives you the chance to reduce your vehicle emissions by choosing alternatives to driving alone using TravelWise strategies. By driving less and driving smarter, you will ultimately help improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and conserve energy in Utah. You will also be eligible for weekly and grand prize drawings by meeting straightforward, achievable travel goals.
Because air quality is a concern for all of us, we can't afford to leave anyone out. That's why this challenge is open to travelers of all ages throughout Utah, especially those in the Salt Lake Valley.
A single-occupant vehicle trip is any trip you may take from point A to point B. By making small adjustments in your schedule, you can easily save vehicle trips throughout the day.
For example, if you have two places to go in one day (points A and B), instead of taking four separate trips from your home to each destination and back, you can travel from your home to point A, to point B and then back home. By making this small adjustment, you will have taken 3 trips instead of 4, and saved one trip.
- If you decide to ride your bike somewhere, you've saved 2 trips.
- If you run your errands on the way home from work instead of going home first, you've saved 1 trip per errand (work to library - 1 trip saved, library to grocery store - 1 more trip saved).
- If you carpool to your kids' soccer game, everyone in the car but the driver saved 2 trips.
- If you work from home one day, you've saved 2 trips.
- If you walk to an event, you've saved 2 trips.
Throughout Utah, air pollution is reaching alarmingly unhealthy levels, and transportation emissions are responsible for 50 percent of ground level ozone. This means that the vehicle emissions we are producing are hazardous to our health and the health of our children.
Finding a solution to the air pollution issue has become a top priority for Governor Huntsman, Mayor Becker, Mayor Corroon and many community leaders. These leaders will recognize each person who actively participates in the Clear the Air Challenge and chooses to be part of the solution.
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ELIGIBILITY
- The Clear the Air Challenge is open to Utah residents only.
- The challenge is open to drivers, travelers and commuters of all ages.
- Individuals directly related to the creation of the challenge are not eligible to win prizes, but are welcome to participate.
REGISTERING FOR THE CHALLENGE
- The Clear the Air Challenge will begin August 1, 2012 and end August 31, 2012.
- All participants can register for the challenge through the website http://www.cleartheairchallenge.org.
- Only one registration per person.
- Participants can register as a team. Participant will track trips and miles saved, but team totals will be available. Team participants will be entered into weekly drawings and grand prize drawings.
- Companies will be able to register and log trips / miles save as a company total. Companies will not be entered into weekly or grand prize drawings. However, they can be spotlighted and receive statewide recognition.
PRIZE
- All prizes will need to be picked up by winners at the Salt Lake City-County Building - 451 South State Street, Room 145, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 - (801) 535-7755. Picture ID will be required to pick up prizes.
- Prize selection is entirely dependent on the prizes donated by sponsors.
- All prizes are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and substitutions or cash exchanges are not permitted, except that the Clear the Air Challenge, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for any prize. All prizes must be used by the date or dates indicated on the prize or will be forfeited. Any other expenses not specified are the winner's responsibility. Use of prizes is subject to availability, and other applicable restrictions. Winners of prizes valued at $600.00 or more need to obtain a 1099 tax form for the approximate retail value (ARV) of the prize. The odds of winning will be dependent on the number of eligible entries that are received by the Clear the Air Challenge.
- All prizes are awarded "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. All federal, state and local taxes associated with the receipt of any prizes are the sole responsibility of the winner.
- Neither the Clear the Air Challenge or Salt Lake Solutions, nor any of their partner organizations, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, representatives, or agents shall be liable for any costs or direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of or in connections with the promotion, or for any claims, damages, or injuries associated with acceptance or use of the prize and/or any related activities.
- All winners accept any and all risks associated with the acceptance of any prize. If a winner elects not to accept such risks, then the winner may refuse the prize.
USE OF WINNERS' NAMES, PHOTOS, COMMENTS AND LIKENESS; POSTING OF WINNERS
- Entry into the drawing and acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Clear the Air Challenge and/or our promotional agents, to use the winner's name, photo, travel stats, likenesses and prize information for advertising and promotional purposes related to this drawing without further permission or compensation.
- The names of all winners will be posted at http://www.cleartheairchallenge.org after eligibility is confirmed.
- Use of Participants' Names, Photos and Comments - Entry into the Clear the Air Challenge constitutes permission for the Clear the Air Challenge and/or our promotional agents, to use participants' names, photos, travel stats, likenesses and prize information for advertising and promotional purposes related to the Challenge without further permission or compensation.
- Other Provisions - The Clear the Air Challenge shall retain all copyright and other intellectual property rights in the promotion and accompanying materials.
WEEKLY DRAWINGS
- Weekly drawings will be held starting the second week of July and end the first week of August.
- Eligibility for the weekly drawing will be determined by category and coinciding weekly goal achievements. To be eligible for the weekly drawing, participants' vehicle trips saved for the week must be greater than or equal to the participants' goal for their category. The following table illustrates the categories and coinciding goals:
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| Category |
Weekly Goal |
| Gold | 20 Trips Eliminated |
| Silver | 10 Trips Eliminated |
| Bronze | 5 Trips Eliminated |
- A minimum of two individual winners from each category will be awarded prizes each week. These winners will be selected randomly from the pool of all eligible participants in each category.
- Rewards will be generated through monetary and in-kind donations from sponsors.
- Participants can win a weekly prize only once throughout the challenge.
- Weekly winners will be listed at http://www.cleartheairchallenge.org.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS
- A grand prize drawing will be held at the end of the challenge.
- The top ten participants from each category who reach their weekly goals most frequently throughout the challenge will be eligible for the grand prize drawing.
- One individual winner from each category will be awarded a grand prize. These winners will be selected randomly from the pool of eligible participants.
- Winners will be announced at the awards event and listed at http://www.cleartheairchallenge.org.
PARTICIPANT RECOGNITION
- All challenge participants who utilize an alternate mode of transportation at least one day during the challenge will be e-mailed a certificate of completion signed by Governor Herbert, Mayor Becker, Mayor Corroon and other community leaders.
TEAM & COMPANY RECOGNITION
- At the end of the challenge, top teams and top companies will be recognized at the awards event.
- Most pounds of emissions saved
- Most trips saved
- Most participants
- Best integration of TravelWise strategies
- Corporate role model
CHALLENGE GOALS
The challenge is open to all travelers excited about smarter alternatives to driving alone. Whether you're completely new to TravelWise strategies, or a seasoned veteran, we encourage you to participate.
ELIMINATE 300,000 TRIPS
SAVE 2 MILLION MILES
REDUCE 1.7 MILLION LBS. OF EMISSIONS
As an individual, you have three weekly goal categories to choose from:
Gold
-- 20 trips per week eliminated
Silver
-- 10 trips per week eliminated
Bronze
-- 5 trips per week eliminated