Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails invites the community to participate in the 30th annual Smart Commute Week from June 3 - 7. The week consists of events that promote cycling, walking, taking the bus, and carpooling including free daily breakfasts at various locations around town, incentives, and prizes. It is an opportunity to save money on gas and parking, improve your health, help the planet, and build camaraderie with others in the community. Sign up a team for a friendly competition. Registration is FREE at https://traversetrails.org/event/smart-commute-week/.
Many thanks to our presenting sponsor Michigan State University Federal Credit Union! And heartfelt thanks to our supporting sponsors and partners: Bubba's, Oryana, North Peak, BATA, Brick Wheels, Honor Bank, Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC), Brady's Bar, The Kitchen, Networks Northwest, Higher Grounds, Keen, Grand Traverse Pavilions, 9&10 Media Group, Traverse City Tourism, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Norte, Munson Healthcare, Cherry Capital Cycling Club, Alfie, and the City of Traverse City.
Smart Commute Week Breakfast Schedule
Free and fun breakfasts are available from 7 am – 9 am each morning
Monday, June 3: North Peak Brewing Company | 400 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Tuesday, June 4: Bubba’s | 428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Brick Wheels, SCW 30th Anniversary Celebration! | 736 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Wednesday, June 5: BATA Transfer Station | 115 Hall St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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The Kitchen | 1249 Woodmere Ave B, Traverse City, MI 49686
Thursday, June 6: Brady’s Bar | 401 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Grand Traverse Pavilions | 1000 Pavilions Cir, Traverse City, MI 49684
Friday, June 7: Oryana, Awards Ceremony! | 260 E Tenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Smart Commute Week Happenings
Saturday, June 1: Less Cancer’s Hike & Bike America kick off concert 5 pm at Mt. Holiday
Sunday, June 2: Cherry Capital Cycling Club’s Spring Picnic 12 pm at the Vasa Pathway Bartlett Rd Trailhead; Little Fleet to Farm Club Happy Hour Ride 12 pm (Plus Smart Commuters enjoy $1 off all drinks at the Farm Club outdoor bar all week long!)
Tuesday, June 4: ‘The Streets Project’ film screening & Discussion 6 pm at the Traverse Area District Library
Wednesday, June 5: BATA Try Transit Free day all day!; Sara Hardy Farmer’s Market 8 am at Lot B in Downtown Traverse City; Norte SCW Slow Roll 6 pm from Oryana to Little Fleet; Fleet Feet ‘The Big Run’ 6 pm at Hull Park
For full the full week of events and additional details please visit smartcommutetc.org.