Transportation andthe Environment

Reduce your

transportation footprint

Schedule your driving for various errands around town to reduce the number of tips and overall mileage.

When possible, walk or ride a bike to commute and run errands. It doesn't pollute and it's great for your health.

Carpooling and public transportation reduce the number of cars on the road reducing greenhouse gases.

Avoiding Traffic

Tips that could save you time

Alternative routes can come in handy when nearby to a highly used route. These routes reduce the amount of time cars will be stuck out on the road, polluting the air.

Use mobile apps, such as Google maps with traffic, or tune into traffic reports on the radio. You can be prepared for it this way and possibly even avoid it altogether.

Find an alternate form of transportation. There are a lot of ways to travel and commute these days, so break out a bike or hop on public transportation.

TRAFFIC

Traffic is tough on the environment

The more traffic, the more the carbon emissions released into the air. Vehicle emissions are one of the biggest contributors to air pollution.

Traffic piles up quickly but is often predictable. It wastes time and energy. . Each individual car makes a difference. Don't contribute to the problem.

Try to avoid traffic whenever you can. Use other forms of transportation, find alternate routes, schedule trips to avoid traffic. You can make a difference and help the environment.