Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2024 Challenge run?
Winter: February 4-10 Summer: June 1-30

What trips can I log?
You can log any active trip that replaces a car trip. Whether you are biking, walking, rolling, or taking the bus to your destination, it counts!

Do I have to join a team?
No. You are automatically registered as an individual when you sign up. To join or create a team, click “Join a Team” or “Create a Team” at the top of your trip log.

When does registration close?
Please register for the Winter Commuter Challenge by February 5 to receive access to incentives.

Incentives?! What incentives?
Check out our list of incentives. Please also check out that page for information on how to redeem your incentive.

Why would I join the Billings Commuter Challenge?
Lots of reasons! It is fun, it gets you active, you can connect with other active commuters, you can win prizes, you can redeem incentives, you can start a new healthy habit, and it is a good team building activity. Your participation also helps support active transportation in Billings. The more participants we have, the more we can demonstrate the need and support for active transportation.

Are there prizes? What are the prizes this year?
Yes! Go to our prize page to learn more.

What are the goals of the Commuter Challenge?
The goals of the Challenge are to increase physical activity and environmentally healthy active transportation while expanding and diversifying participation and reach of the Challenge.

How do I keep up to date on the latest Commuter Challenge information?
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and sign up for our Newsletter. During the challenge we send out about one email per week with important information, so be sure to sign up for those.

How do you calculate your C02 saved numbers?
We calculate this estimiate using data from this source and the miles logged per mode. There are many varying factors involved and not accounted for so this should only be considered a (very) rough estimate.

I have a question that isn’t answered here. What do I do?
Feel free to contact us on facebook or send us an email: commuterchallengebillings@gmail.com