Summer is here, and with it comes countless ways to reThink Your Commute while beating the heat. While carpooling with friends to the beach, catching the bus to collect hurricane supplies, or simply biking to your local ice cream shop to cool down with a frozen treat, it’s important to remember the variety of ways to stay safe, save money, and make the most out of your summer commute through the reThink Your Commute app.

Red HOT Ways to reThink Your Commute:

• E-scooters provide a great alternative for folks that live too far from SunRail stations or bus stops and need a faster mode of transportation to get to their local station.
• For those who can, working from home is a great alternative to the daily grind of commuting and an awesome way to beat the heat. For every work from home day you track in the reThink app, you will be eligible to earn rewards and participate in gift card drawings to great places around your city.
• Distracted driving is dangerous driving! Prevent danger by passing your fellow passengers the aux chord and playing our Target Zero collection of summer playlists for every mood.
• With temperatures rising, don’t get stuck touching a hot steering wheel or gas pump! Instead, grab a seat on the SunRail and make travel a breeze.

Red HOT Safety Tips:

• Before carpooling, be sure to check your AC, coolant levels, and tire pressure to always stay prepared in the Florida heat.
• E-scootering to work? Be sure to always wear the correct protective head gear when you e-scooter or bike. You can learn more about helmet safety here.
• Keep you and your fellow passengers safe this summer: be sure to park in well-lit areas, close and lock all car doors and windows, and keep valuables out of sight.
• Remember: safe driving starts with you. Speeding is never okay.
• Hurricane season is upon us. Are your tires filled with air, coolant and oil topped off, and are you checking for vehicle recalls? Keep the wheels turning safely this summer.

In addition to improving health, saving costs, andbeing environmentally conscious, tracking your alternative commute in the reThink Your Commute app earns you rewards all summer long.

Not sure if reThinking Your Commute is the right move? Try our commute calculator here: fdot.tips/reThink