Sustainability Victoria Transit mode race

The 'meeting place race' was just over 2 km in total 'as the crow flies' to Going Solar at the Green Building of 60 Leceister Street, Carlton. The race incorporated all of the normal elements of having to attend a meeting (given the chosen mode of transport): waiting for public transport, finding a car-park, booking a vehicle, un-locking and locking up the bike etc. In the case of the taxi, it was made to wait for 5 minutes at Going Solar and was the only anomaly from business as usual (without the engine running of course!). The race started and ended inside SV's office. Contestants had to arrive at Going Solar in a presentable state, ready to go and in possession of business card for a meeting. Points were to be deducted for receiving a speeding,parking, or other fine and added for finishing in the top three. The Bicycle won, the Car second and the Taxi was third. A five minute discussion was generated after the arrival of all participants about the ramifications of their trip. - What greenhouse gases did they think their trip produced? - What loss of amenity did they think that their mode of transport has caused to others? - What did they think were the ramifications and costs of any requirements for parking (vehicles/bikes) or keeping taxis waiting? The event was seen very successful and interesting for all participants. For more information on this event please contact Kelly Wickham at SV on kelly.wickham@sustainability.vic.gov.au