Dirt Rag Staff Commutes 467 Days, Over 10,000 Miles

PITTSBURGH, PA (BRAIN)--One year ago, Maurice Tierney, publisher of Dirt Rag magazine took to heart his employees' dedication to commuting to work by bicycle. In addition to already providing a commuter-friendly environment--full bicycle repair, shower, storage and laundry facilities--he decided to provide further incentive for their commutes with a dollar-a-day compensation.

“It’s really just for fun and encouragement, but it’s nice to give payback for being conscientious objectors to the status quo of car commuting,” Tierney said.

One year later, the tallies are in, and the records show 467 total days and 10,348 miles commuted.

Karen Brooks tallied the highest totals, with 113 days commuted, or 2,813 miles. Shannon Mominee, whose mid-season arrival gave him a stark disadvantage in the overall categories, still managed to commute over 2,000 miles and take second place with 84 days.

Brooks, winner in both the Most Miles and the Most Days categories with a commute that measures 25 miles round trip, noted, “It’s sad and slightly ironic that my commuting money will go toward fixing my car.”

Next year’s pool is already underway.