Mingle and Reduce Traffic During 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Just 28 days left to prepare for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver events until the Cauldron will be lit on February 12. Not just for the 6,850 athletes from 80 countries, 10,000 media representatives and several hundred thousand spectators who have purchased 1.85 million event tickets, but also for thousands of Vancouver Downtown businesses.

Translink, metro Vancouverʼs regional transportation authority, and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) are anticipating a massive increase in traffic during the 16 days of the Games. Road closures as well as reduction of parking are a traffic concern as well. The city is asking visitors to use the Translink public transportation system and has started its TravelSmart in 2010 initiative to “encourage employees to make smart commuting choices and keep business running smoothly during Games-time.” The goal is to reduce overall expected traffic volume by 30%.

To support this initiative, we just announced that will offer free use of our award-winning 3D Audio Visual Internet communication service for the entire duration of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mingleverse is a true alternative for travel and we believe that businesses that host online meetings and collaborate online can help to reduce the overall traffic volume in a big way.

Join other Vancouver organizations, such as the Vancouver Board of Trade and The Telus World of Science, and support a massive traffic reduction during the Games. Simply sign up for a free Mingleverse account and mention Mingleverse in your organizationʼs pledge. You can find all information at mingleverse.com/pledge.