Spring has sprung – Carpool and cycle for a chance to win cash!
by Lily Teran
April 1, 2026
Spring in the Alamo Area means Fiesta and a fresh opportunity to rethink how we commute. Alamo Commutes is bringing two challenges your way, each with eight $50 cash gift card winners. Together, both challenges add up to $800 in cash gift cards! Whether you’re sharing a ride or cycling through the city, there are plenty of ways to get involved and win.
April’s ¡Viva Carpool! Challenge
Fiesta is all about community, music, food, and showing up together. Not a partygoer or Fiesta isn’t your thing? Carpool anytime during the month and be eligible to win!
What’s the challenge?
Carpool during the entire month of April and be entered to win one of eight $50 cash gift cards ($400 total).
How to participate:
- Create or log into your Alamo Commutes account
- Log your carpool trips throughout April
- Share rides with coworkers, friends, or fellow Fiesta-goers
- The more trips you log, the more chances you have to win
Why carpool?
Carpooling helps reduce traffic congestion, saves money on gas and parking, and makes getting to events more enjoyable.
May Bike Month Challenge
After Fiesta wraps up, keep the momentum going with National Bike Month. May is perfect for commuting by bike, running errands, or getting to work or school. Log your cycling trips for a chance to win one of eight $50 cash gift cards.
What’s the challenge?
Log your cycling trips in May and be entered to win one of eight $50 cash gift cards ($400 total).
How to participate:
- Create or log into your Alamo Commutes account
- Log your cycling trips throughout May
- Participate in group rides or ride on your own
- The more trips you log, the more chances you have to win
Why cycling?
Cycling supports a healthier lifestyle, reduces vehicle emissions, and is a great way to experience your community.
Find Us at Upcoming Events
Be on the lookout for Alamo Commutes.
- April: Catch us at Fiesta events distributing medals and sharing our carpool message.
- May: Join us at Bike Month events, including our popular Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15.
Stop by, say hello, and learn more about how to participate and win cash gift cards.
Safety Tips
Carpooling Safety
- Choose a safe and convenient meeting location.
- Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts.
- Drive sober and minimize distractions while driving.
- Plan routes ahead of time, especially during high-traffic events.
Cycling Safety
- Follow all traffic laws.
- Always wear a helmet.
- Use lights and reflective gear at night and when visibility is low.
- Stay alert and avoid distractions.
- Use designated cycling lanes when available.
Why Join?
Traffic adds up. According to the Texas Transportation Institute, the average urban commuter spends 42 hours a year stuck in traffic. That is a full work week. On top of that, a typical 20-mile round-trip commute can cost over $200 a month.
Carpooling cuts those costs fast. Cycling cuts cost to almost nothing while reducing vehicle trips, emissions, and congestion.
Ready to Get Started? Log your trips, try something new, and get rewarded for how you move! Download the Alamo Commutes app or visit our website to join. Follow us on social media for updates, reminders, and winner announcements.