Get ready for 5 per cent Friday.
That's how much VANOC wants to reduce traffic in downtown Vancouver in the first of five tests of the Games' work-in-progress transportation plan.
Downtown commuters are encouraged to take public transit or ride their bicycles to the office, shift schedules or work from home.
VANOC said the 7 to 9 a.m. and 2 to 7 p.m. windows will be the peak times for Olympic traffic during the Games, which begin Feb. 12.
VANOC wants to cut downtown traffic by 30 per cent overall because of the the exclusive Olympic lanes for athletes, sponsors, media, VIP and security vehicles.
Companies that commit to reducing traffic and sharing their travel plan have a chance to win 50 tickets to victory ceremonies. More information is at TravelSmart2010.ca.
