Thursday, Sept. 22, is Car Free Day, a worldwide event that encourages all of us to rely less on cars and instead use alternatives such as transit, bicycling, walking, teleworking and ridesharing. By using these methods residents, employees, students, homemakers, and seniors throughout the Washington metro region will help reduce their carbon footprint and decrease traffic congestion.

Take the pledge to go Car Free or Car Lite and all who do so will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win great prizes, such as an Apple iPad, a bicycle, Washington Nationals Tickets, Capital Bikeshare Memberships, SmarTrip Cards and more! Even those already using alternative transportation modes are invited to take the pledge and be entered into the raffle. To date, more than 7,500 individuals have signed up.

Go to www.carfreemetrodc.com to learn more and make your pledge.