Go Green With Purple Sweepstakes Celebrates Choosing to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Commuter Rail asks passengers why they “Go Green With Purple”
BOSTON – April 17, 2023 –The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the MBTA’s operating partner for Commuter Rail, launched the “Why Go Green with Purple Sweepstakes?” to highlight how small actions can have a dramatic impact on reducing your carbon footprint. The sweepstakes is part of the larger “Go Green with Purple” campaign, which educates the public about the environmental benefits of taking the Commuter Rail versus driving alone. More information about the campaign can be found at MBTA.com/GoGreen or by following #GoGreenWithPurple on social media.
“Public transportation is one of the most effective ways to reduce our carbon footprint, improving air quality for a more sustainable and healthy living environment for generations to come,” said MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng. “We are pleased to partner with our Commuter Rail operator promoting transit. So, whether you are traveling for work, pleasure or just visiting, get out of your car, sit back and leave the driving to us.”
“Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels and taking the Commuter Rail is a reliable and green alternative to driving alone,” said Abdellah Chajai, CEO of Keolis Commuter Services. “Better than 9 out of 10 Commuter Rail trains arrive on-time, so beat the traffic and reduce your carbon footprint by riding the train. If you drive alone to work, switching to the Commuter Rail for just two of those round trips a week will save nearly 3,000 lbs in CO2 emissions. Please protect our future by contributing to the fight against climate change.”
Sweepstake rules can be found online at MBTA.com/GoGreen. Entrants are required to complete the online form documenting why they choose to take the Commuter Rail, entries are accepted through April 30, 2023 at midnight. Everyone who enters will receive a Commuter Rail prize, such as beverage tumblers, reusable shopping bags, and more. One grand prize winner, who will be selected on May 1, 2023, will receive a Zone 10 Commuter Rail pass for any month of their choosing.
Keolis Commuter Services operates and maintains the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s commuter rail system, the sixth largest commuter rail operation in North America. Keolis Commuter Services delivers operational excellence to more than 400,000 MBTA Commuter Rail passengers a week, with a focus on safety, reliability, and excellent customer service. KCS is a subsidiary of Keolis North America (KNA), both headquartered in Boston, and employs approximately 2,400 people throughout the region. KCS and KNA are part of Keolis Group, an innovative global leader in transit services with more than a century of passenger transportation experience and operations in 13 countries.
