Struggling to spark meaningful engagement in your mobility community? Community Challenges are an easy, fun way to bring members together and inspire participation. Use these templates to run playful, motivating challenges that get everyone in motion.
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Community Challenges tap into our natural desire for friendly competition and shared achievement. By presenting members with achievable, interesting tasks, you lower the barrier to participation and encourage even quieter members to get involved. Challenges foster a sense of camaraderie, helping members bond as they strive towards similar goals and celebrate each other's successes.
This content type is especially effective in the mobility industry, where learning new habits, skills, or routines can be daunting alone. By making challenges lighthearted and rewarding, you motivate members to try new things, reinforce positive behavior, and keep coming back for more. The promise of recognition or a small reward further boosts motivation, turning passive community members into active participants.
Share a photo of your favorite way to get around town this week. Bonus points for creativity!
💡 Example: "Share a photo of your favorite way to get around town this week. Bonus points for creativity! (Jane posts a picture of her electric scooter decorated with flowers.)"
Challenge: Take a new route for your commute today and tell us what you discovered.
💡 Example: "Challenge: Take a new route for your commute today and tell us what you discovered. (Sam describes a shortcut through a park.)"
How many different mobility modes can you use in one day? Share your score below!
💡 Example: "How many different mobility modes can you use in one day? Share your score below! (Lee: Bike, bus, and walking - total of 3!)"
Mobility Bingo! Mark off as many squares as you can this week and post your results.
💡 Example: "Mobility Bingo! Mark off as many squares as you can this week and post your results. (Maria posts a board with 5 squares marked: 'Took a bus', 'Walked to work', etc.)"
Try using only eco-friendly mobility options for one day. How did it go?
💡 Example: "Try using only eco-friendly mobility options for one day. How did it go? (Alex: Walked and biked everywhere, felt great!)"
What is your go-to playlist or podcast for your daily travels? Share your top pick.
💡 Example: "What is your go-to playlist or podcast for your daily travels? Share your top pick. (Sophie: 'I love listening to The Mobility Podcast on my tram ride!')"
Step count challenge! How many steps can you log this weekend? Post your total on Sunday.
💡 Example: "Step count challenge! How many steps can you log this weekend? Post your total on Sunday. (Raj: 18,500 steps!)"
Show us your coolest mobility gadget or accessory. Photos encouraged!
💡 Example: "Show us your coolest mobility gadget or accessory. Photos encouraged! (Jess posts a picture of her folding helmet.)"
Try a new mobility app this week and give us your honest review.
💡 Example: "Try a new mobility app this week and give us your honest review. (Mike: Tried Citymapper, loved the easy directions!)"
Who can spot the most unique vehicle on their route today? Describe what you see!
💡 Example: "Who can spot the most unique vehicle on their route today? Describe what you see! (Lina: Saw a tandem recumbent bike!)"
Mobility memory lane: Share a story about your most memorable ride.
💡 Example: "Mobility memory lane: Share a story about your most memorable ride. (Tom: My first solo train trip across the country!)"
Try walking or biking instead of driving for one errand this week. Did it change your routine?
💡 Example: "Try walking or biking instead of driving for one errand this week. Did it change your routine? (Jen: Biked to the grocery store, felt energized!)"
Share your favorite spot you discovered while moving around your city.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite spot you discovered while moving around your city. (Carlos: Found a tiny park near my office.)"
Set a mobility goal for this month. What will you aim to achieve?
💡 Example: "Set a mobility goal for this month. What will you aim to achieve? (Ava: Walk 10,000 steps every day!)"
Flash challenge: Snap a photo of your commute right now and post it!
💡 Example: "Flash challenge: Snap a photo of your commute right now and post it! (Ben posts a train selfie.)"
Try using public transit for an entire day. Share your experience and any surprises.
💡 Example: "Try using public transit for an entire day. Share your experience and any surprises. (Maya: Got to read my book on the bus!)"
Who can rack up the most miles by bike this week? Post your total and cheer each other on!
💡 Example: "Who can rack up the most miles by bike this week? Post your total and cheer each other on! (Tyler: 45 miles biked!)"
Have you tried carpooling lately? Share your story or tips for making it work.
💡 Example: "Have you tried carpooling lately? Share your story or tips for making it work. (Ella: Found a new friend through a carpool app!)"
Mobility myth-busting: What is a common misconception about getting around your city?
💡 Example: "Mobility myth-busting: What is a common misconception about getting around your city? (Alex: That biking is unsafe everywhere.)"
Try going screen-free during your commute and notice what changes.
💡 Example: "Try going screen-free during your commute and notice what changes. (Sam: Noticed more of my surroundings!)"
Share one tip for making your travel more comfortable.
💡 Example: "Share one tip for making your travel more comfortable. (Priya: Always carry a water bottle!)"
Show off your best rain or weather-proof mobility gear.
💡 Example: "Show off your best rain or weather-proof mobility gear. (Chris posts a photo of their waterproof backpack.)"
Who can find the greenest route through the city? Share your map or description.
💡 Example: "Who can find the greenest route through the city? Share your map or description. (Noah: Walked through the riverside park, lots of trees!)"
Try a new form of mobility this week and tell us how it felt.
💡 Example: "Try a new form of mobility this week and tell us how it felt. (Lily: Tried an e-bike for the first time!)"
Mobility challenge: Who can get the most friends to try a new route with them?
💡 Example: "Mobility challenge: Who can get the most friends to try a new route with them? (Mark: Three friends joined my walking tour!)"
List three things you love about your current commute.
💡 Example: "List three things you love about your current commute. (Jamie: Sunshine, podcasts, meeting neighbors.)"
Challenge: Leave your car at home for one day and share what happened.
💡 Example: "Challenge: Leave your car at home for one day and share what happened. (Aisha: Walked to work, felt more relaxed.)"
Who has the most scenic commute? Post a picture or describe the view.
💡 Example: "Who has the most scenic commute? Post a picture or describe the view. (Omar posts a sunrise photo from the train.)"
Share a mobility hack that changed your daily routine.
💡 Example: "Share a mobility hack that changed your daily routine. (Mira: Using a folding bike saves me so much time!)"
Try a group mobility activity this weekend and share your story.
💡 Example: "Try a group mobility activity this weekend and share your story. (Peter: Went hiking with friends!)"
Mobility scavenger hunt: Can you spot five different mobility types today?
💡 Example: "Mobility scavenger hunt: Can you spot five different mobility types today? (Lisa: Bike, bus, car, scooter, skateboard!)"
Start a seven-day streak of active mobility. Who is in? Share your progress each day.
💡 Example: "Start a seven-day streak of active mobility. Who is in? Share your progress each day. (Derek: Day 1 - Walked 3 km!)"
What is the strangest thing you have seen while commuting?
💡 Example: "What is the strangest thing you have seen while commuting? (Anna: A parade of ducks crossing the street!)"
Challenge: Plan your most efficient route using three different apps. Which worked best?
💡 Example: "Challenge: Plan your most efficient route using three different apps. Which worked best? (Dan: Google Maps was fastest, but Citymapper had better options.)"
Mobility gratitude: Name one thing you appreciate about your city's transportation.
💡 Example: "Mobility gratitude: Name one thing you appreciate about your city's transportation. (Tina: The new bike lanes!)"
Try a mobility mode swap with a friend and share your experiences.
💡 Example: "Try a mobility mode swap with a friend and share your experiences. (Isabel: Swapped my e-scooter for a friend's skateboard!)"
Host your own micro-challenge and invite others to join. What is your idea?
💡 Example: "Host your own micro-challenge and invite others to join. What is your idea? (Nina: A lunchtime walking race!)"
What is your favorite snack to take along for a long ride or walk?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite snack to take along for a long ride or walk? (Zack: Dried mango slices!)"
Try a mobility challenge with your pet. Share a photo of your adventure.
💡 Example: "Try a mobility challenge with your pet. Share a photo of your adventure. (Sara posts a picture with her dog on a city bus.)"
Challenge: Get to your destination using only non-motorized transport today.
💡 Example: "Challenge: Get to your destination using only non-motorized transport today. (Eli: Walked 4 miles to work!)"
Share a selfie with a new mobility vehicle or setup you tried recently.
💡 Example: "Share a selfie with a new mobility vehicle or setup you tried recently. (Jade posts a selfie with a rental e-bike.)"
Choose a template that fits your community's interests and current topics. Announce the challenge with clear instructions and a welcoming, playful tone. Set a realistic time frame and let members know how they can share their progress or results. Offer a small reward, badge, or public recognition for participation to boost motivation. Keep an eye on responses and engage with participants directly to keep up momentum.
For all platforms, use visuals to illustrate challenges when possible. Pin challenge posts to keep them visible. Use hashtags or dedicated threads for easy tracking. Respond quickly to member updates and celebrate progress publicly to sustain energy.
A community challenge is an activity or task designed to encourage members to try new mobility behaviors, share experiences, and interact in a playful, friendly way.
Aim for at least one challenge per month to keep engagement steady, but you can run shorter flash challenges weekly for added excitement.
Small digital badges, public recognition, or shout-outs are usually effective. Occasional small prizes can further boost motivation.
Start with low-barrier challenges that require simple actions like sharing a photo or short comment. Celebrate all contributions to make everyone feel welcome.
Yes, these templates are designed for all platforms, including forums, social media, and private networks. Adapt the format slightly based on posting features.
Use hashtags, dedicated threads, or simple check-ins to track responses. Engage with every participant to keep the momentum going.
Try a different approach, such as a more personal or easier challenge. Solicit feedback to learn what your community finds motivating.