Here's a note from Nik Coates at the Program for Alternative Transportation and Health about Green Commute Week. If you haven't yet taken part in the action this week, here are several ways for you to get involved, and get fit:

Green Commute Week in Concord is in full swing and there’s been building momentum for the big event with Governor and Dr. Lynch on Friday.

Here’s a brief recap for Concord’s events for the rest of the week:

• Thursday, 11-1 p.m., at Eagle Square

According to the website treehugger.com, U.S. workers spend an average of 47 hours a year commuting through rush-hour traffic, which equals 3.7 billion hours and 23 billion gallons of gas wasted in traffic each year.
• If you can walk, bike or take public transportation to work, try it. If you bike or walk, you’ll notice the health benefits. If you take public transportation, you’ll avoid tolls and dealing with traffic, and you’ll get a chance to relax or catch up on sleep or reading.