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.

Public Transportation

Reduce your

transportation footprint

Public transportation helps reduce the number of cars on the street emitting greenhouse gases.

There are several options for public transportation, including buses, taxis, and the subway. Will one of these work for you?

You may have to adjust your schedule a bit but once you make the change you'll probably find that it's really a viable transportation option.

Car Efficiency and the Environment

Tune up your car!

Make sure your car is properly maintained and in great condition to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.

Properly inflated tires, smooth braking and gradual acceleration also increases fuel efficiency.

A basic tune up for your car could reduce your carbon footprint by as much as 4%.