Mobility Week — What is it? And what can you do to be a part?

Through Nov. 4 the Florida Department of Transportation is holding the eighth annual Mobility Week, to encourage locals to take note of multimodal transportation choices that might not involve their cars.

Here’s a couple of the ways to get involved, per FDOT:

Try Transit Thursday. Transit agencies like LYNX and SunRail, are offering free rides on Nov. 2 (today) for Try Transit Thursday – a day dedicated to encouraging Central Floridians to try public transportation.

Ride Roll Stroll Challenge. This year’s statewide multimodal challenge, Ride Roll Stroll, will take place through Nov. 30. Participants can record their walking, biking, carpool, and public transit trips to earn points, which can later be redeemed for rewards. Registration and additional information can be found at www.RideRollStroll.com.

Bike Lane Contest. Local elementary school students from several schools are invited to design their own bike lane icon with the chance of having it installed in front of their school. The contest is meant to promote walking and bicycling safety throughout Central Florida.

Virtual Conference Center. Those who will not be able to make it to an in-person event but would still like to participate can visit the Mobility Week Virtual Conference Center at https://bit.ly/MobilityWeek VirtualRoom. Visitors can learn about innovative programs and projects throughout the state.