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In April 2007, Governor Rell challenged commuters and businesses in the Connecticut, New York and New Jersey to work together and reduce driving by 5 million miles by April 2008. “I am very proud of the accomplishments that Connecticut commuters and businesses have achieved,” said Governor Rell. “Over the last year Connecticut commuters reduced their driving by 3.4 million miles, which is equal to having every major road and highway throughout the state being completely empty of cars for 1 hour. In addition commuter also saved 153,000 gallons of gas, the equivalent of 17 tanker trucks worth over $600,000! “Especially these days, with the national economy in a slump and the prices of food, gasoline and energy going through the roof, sharing rides saves money,” the Governor said. “Of course, it also gives our environment a break and conserves fuel, too. And it is not a rebate or a tax credit – it is cash, in your pocket, right now.” Commuters participated in the Tri-State Challenge by using the NuRide online ridesharing service to arrange rides and earn rewards provided by regional sponsors. Businesses participated by sponsoring rewards and promoting NuRide to employees. Connecticut-based employers that received the top awards during the ceremony included: * Aetna * ASML * Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals * Cartus * Perkin Elmer * Travelers * UBS Connecticut-based sponsors that received awards during the event include: * Lake Compounce * Mystic Aquarium * Mystic Seaport * Peapod by Stop & Shop * Bob’s Stores * Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo * Splash Car Washes * Essex Steam Train * Dunkin’ Donuts * Black-eyed Sally’s * The Maid’s Home Services * Hartford Stage * The Children’s Museum * Bruegger’s Other businesses and organization that were recognized for their contributions to the rideshare challenge included: * Department of Environmental Protection * Department of Transportation * Hartford Financial Services Group * Health Net * Hewitt Associates * Merritt 7 Corporate Park * Northeast Utilities * Pfizer * Pitney Bowes * Sikorsky Aircraft * State of Connecticut * The University of Connecticut Health Center * Unilever * Yale New Haven Hospital * Yale University For more information about the challenge, including a complete list of companies and sponsors, please visit www.nuride.com/events/tri-state. To learn more about NuRide, its sponsorship or to find commuting partners please visit the NuRide Web site at www.nuride.com. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Only three Commission meetings remain for grant awards - Sep 26, 2008 - 3:16 PM Menopausal Symptom Management in Breast Cancer Survivors - topic at Norwalk Hospital - Sep 26, 2008 - 7:15 AM VivaPop All-American Soap Box Derby presented By Miller Motorcars raced down Greenwich Avenue - Sep 25, 2008 - 12:07 PM Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies’ “Campaign Wishes” exhibit at Westport Arts Center - Sep 25, 2008 - 11:37 AM Ailey II performs for Yerwood Center's 65th anniversary fundraiser - Sep 23, 2008 - 6:33 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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