The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is kicking off its annual Lake Eerie Go Car(bon) Free Challenge, according to a news release. Registration is required by joining Gohio Commute, the release said. The challenge runs OCt. 1-31. Gohio Commute is a ride planning, matching and logging tool available for free to anyone who lives, works or attends school in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain or Medina counties, according to the release. This interactive platform provides participants the information needed to make smart travel choices — to save money, improve health and improve air quality, the release said. Participants also can connect with nearby commuters to share their ride by planning their trips, according to the release. During the challenge in October, individuals can log all trips using alternative modes of transportation for a chance to win prizes, the release said. Eligible modes of travel include biking, bikeshare, carpooling, transit, vanpool, walking, micro-transit, scooter, telework and day off, the release said. Entries are limited to four trips per day, according to the release. Weekly random drawings and overall prizes are sponsored by Bike Cleveland, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Laketran and University Circle Inc. The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency is a transportation and environmental planning agency that represents state, county, city, village and township officials in Greater Cleveland.