1. **Get Moving This May: Fun Ideas to Stay Active**
2. **Keep the Momentum Going: Active Living in May**
3. **Step Into Spring: Energizing Activities for May**
4. **Move More This May: Simple Ways to Stay Fit**
5. **May on the Move: Embrace an Active Lifestyle**
6. **Spring Into Action: Staying Active All May Long**
7. **Fuel Your May with Motion: Creative Ways to Stay Active**
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This May, let’s make a conscious effort to stay active and do our part for the environment with the May in Motion initiative. It’s a great way to unplug from our usual routines, get moving, and make a positive impact on the planet—all at the same time.
May in Motion is a local program in Boise, Idaho that runs every May, encouraging people to rethink how they commute. With over 200,000 people driving solo to work, the city faces serious traffic, pollution, and road maintenance issues. This initiative promotes smarter, more sustainable ways to get around, like biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation.
But you don’t have to live in Boise to take part. The idea behind May in Motion can be applied anywhere. Choosing alternative ways to commute isn’t just good for the environment—it’s good for your health and your wallet too. Transportation is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with road travel making up a large chunk of global carbon emissions. Even small changes, like carpooling a few times a week, can make a difference.
This initiative isn’t just about reducing pollution—it’s also about encouraging a healthier lifestyle. While Boise’s program focuses on smart commuting, you can personalize it to fit your own goals. Whether it’s walking more, biking to nearby places, or simply being more mindful of your transportation choices, the goal is to keep moving and support similar efforts in your own community.
Even if your town doesn’t have a May in Motion program, chances are there’s something similar. Many cities offer bike-sharing programs or promote active transportation in other ways. These programs aim to build stronger communities, encourage healthier habits, and reduce environmental impact.
If your area doesn’t have a formal program, you can still start small. Go on family bike rides, explore new walking routes, or try out public transit. Being aware of how a sedentary lifestyle and heavy car use affect our health and environment is the first step toward change.
You can also make May in Motion your own by incorporating more activity into your daily life. Take advantage of the warmer weather—walk to a park for a picnic, go for a sunset bike ride, or plan an outdoor date night. These small changes help reduce car use and keep you moving.
Get the whole family involved. Make May the month you commit to being more active together. Ride bikes to local spots, go hiking, rent canoes, or collect materials for a DIY project outdoors. It’s not about intense workouts—it’s about enjoying the outdoors and staying active in a way that feels fun and natural.
And why stop in May? Use this as a starting point to stay active all year long. Create monthly or seasonal themes to keep things fresh—like “Jump into January,” “Swim in September,” or “Adventure in August.” You don’t need to stick to a pattern—just find what works for you. Try paddle boarding, rock climbing, or any activity that gets you outside and moving.
Being active doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym or become a marathon runner. Try something new, whether it’s solo, with a partner, or as a group. Mix and match activities and themes to create your own adventure.
At its core, May in Motion is about finding a balance between driving, public transit, and active transportation. It’s about making smarter choices that benefit the environment, improve our communities, and support healthier lifestyles.
Even if you can’t bike to work every day or go mountain biking on the weekends, just cutting out one car trip a week and adding one active outing can make a real difference. So let’s get moving and make this May—and every month after—a little more active and a lot more meaningful.