Registration opened this week for metropolitan Washington’s Car Free Day 2021, an annual event organized by Commuter Connections. Commuters, residents, parents and students across the region will have the opportunity to win prizes by pledging at carfreemetrodc.org to go car free or car-lite on September 22.

Each registrant who takes the free online pledge to go car free or car-lite, which means sharing a ride with friends, family or co-workers, will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win great prizes from this year’s event sponsors.

Every year, Car Free Day prompts action to reduce traffic congestion, enhance air quality in the region, and spend a day improving physical health through activity.

“Car Free Day is a great time to get back on the bus or Metrorail, form or join a carpool or vanpool, or to explore other options like bikes, walking, and scooters,” said Nicholas Ramfos, Commuter Connections Director. “We encourage everyone to take the free pledge to go car free or car-lite on September 22 and appreciate the thousands of area residents who are working to improve their communities by embracing more sustainable ways to travel to work as they head back into the office, school or anywhere they need to go.”

Taking the free pledge is fast and easy at carfreemetrodc.org. Everyone who takes the pledge will be sent a $30 promocode from Nift (Neighborhood Gift) to spend at local neighborhood businesses.  Plus, all who take the pledge will be automatically eligible to win great prizes such as a Samsung tablet, gift cards to popular restaurants and stores, annual memberships, transit passes and more!

Stay up to date and share your participation on Facebook and Twitter by following @CarFreeMetroDC and using #CarFreeDay across social media apps.

MORE: Learn more and take the free pledge.