Clean Commuting

Bike to Work Day May 20, 2011: Learn more

Do you know what clean commuting is?

It’s riding transit, bicycling, carpooling, walking, or teleworking. It’s anything other than driving alone in a motor vehicle. 

Why is that clean commuting?

Because motor vehicles contribute up to 30% of the emissions that dirty our air, people who choose to clean commute are making an individual choice that helps reduce air pollution. Each person that chooses to clean commute helps to increase the quality of life in our region.

Even people who have to drive alone can help by keeping their vehicles maintained and running as efficiently as possible.

Do Your Share for Cleaner Air!

The quality of the air affects the way we live and breathe. Air pollution can affect our health over short periods of time or in the long term. The good news is that we all can do something to help improve the air quality in our region and protect ourselves.

• Try transit – Ever been stuck in traffic? It’s frustrating and it causes more pollution leading to dirtier air. Why not leave the traffic and try transit? It’s easy, economical, and convenient.
  
  
• Telework - Let work come to you. [http://www.teleworkbaltimore.com/]
  
  
• Carpool. Share the costs and make new friends. [http://www.metrorideshare.com/]
  
  
• Bicycle. Get and stay in shape while commuting.
  
  
• Protect your health – Air pollution can make breathing difficult for everyone. Find out how to protect yourself on poor air quality days…
  
  
• Save Money – Earning tax breaks while helping to improve air quality? Its true! Find out more about the Commuter Choice program.
  
  

Questions? Contact Russ Ulrich: rulrich@baltometro.org or 410-732-9575.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 10:05