Want $40? Take Public Transit, or Ride A Bike

The spirit of Earth Day continues as San Mateo County encourages participation in an environmental event going on right now that can make you some quick cash.

Catch a Ride! Let's Roll, San Mateo County! follows in the theme of Earth Day and runs in conjunction with National Bike to Work Month in May.

We all know that taking public transit or bicycling to work reduces traffic congestion and reduces vehicle emissions.

So, the county is offering a program through commute.org in which anyone who pledges to take transit or bicycle to work a minimum of eight times between now and June 1 will receive a $40 gift certificate to a local bicycle shop or a $40 transit pass to use on BART, SamTrans or Caltrain.

The incentives will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis until campaign funds are depleted.

One other stipulation: At the end of the campaign, you'll be asked to complete a quick survey.

A grand prize will also be offered. Someone will receive either a folding bicycle or a $250 transit incentive. You just need to enter the competition.

We're providing a link here that will allow you to pledge.

For more information about the campaign, you can call 650-588-8170 or email alliance@commute.org.

Here are the exact rules for participation:

• Qualified individuals must submit the pledge form to be eligible for the Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County! campaign by May 14, 2012.
• Applicants must be new to commuting to work by bicycle, or transit, or a combination of both.
• Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County! is open to anyone 18 years old and older who commutes to, from or through San Mateo County to work.
• One entry per person. This is a one-time only incentive.
• You must complete the post-campaign survey to receive your $40 incentive and to be entered into the prize drawing.Winners of the prize drawing will be selected by random and notified on June 18, 2012.
• In order to receive prize, winners must respond by Noon, June 29, 2012.
• All information provided will remain strictly confidential and will not be sold or shared.

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