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Economize on trips

and win prizes

Local residents can win prizes by finding ways to economize on their travel in the Get There Challenge for the Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties, which runs through Oct. 21.

Participants are encouraged to get active, save money, and track their trips for a chance to win prizes. Participants track trips by bike, bus, walking, rolling, carpool/vanpool, and teleworking at GetThereOregon.org for chances to win prizes that include an overnight trip to Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, one $1,000 Bike Friday gift card, two $500 cash cards, and mor...