In an effort to utilize greener means of transportation to campus, USC’s Bike Advisory Committee helped sponsored the fourth annual Travel Lightly Day.
The event was in support of a healthy USC community. The Bike Advisory Committee collaborated with USC parking services, outdoor recreation and Sustainable Carolina.
Healthy Carolina’s mission is to create a healthy campus environment that promotes the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit through the collaborative development, promotion and assessment of policies, programs, services and initiatives that address all dimensions of wellness for the members of the USC campus community.
The Bike Advisory Committee is dedicated to the development of bicycling programs with the USC community. The committee strives to create opportunities for positive change for bicyclists within the community.
The committee wanted students to rethink their need to drive to campus, so students who traveled to and from campus Tuesday via bike, off-campus shuttle or carpool were eligible to participate in a scavenger hunt where they could win prizes. USC also offered a limited number of reserved parking spots for carpoolers all around campus for the event.
The Bike Advisory Committee also wanted people to realize that biking can be a great way to avoid campus traffic and parking headaches.
Stamp cards for a scavenger hunt were given out from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the student surface lot behind the Coliseum, the Russell House bike rack and the shuttle stop on the Horseshoe.
Participating in the scavenger hunt involved people taking their card to the main offices of parking services in Pendleton garage, Sustainable Carolina in Green Quad D or outdoor recreation’s bike shop located in the Blatt Physical Education Center. People were then asked to take their stamped cards to the Healthy Carolina table at the farmers market on Greene Street to be entered into the raffle.
“Traveling light reduces traffic congestion, limits environmental pollution and provides a way to incorporate more physical activity into your day.” said Shaena Rouse, Healthy Carolina coordinator.
“Overall, I would say that Travel Lightly Day was a success. Through our campus partnerships we were able to reach over 400 students” Rouse said.
This is one of many events that Healthy Carolina has helped sponsor this year. Their next event will be Tuesday, April 28 for Farmers Market Appreciation Day.