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Clean Air Solutions on the Road: Driving Less
Did You Know...
Every time you start your car after it has cooled down, it emits as much pollution as driving 30 miles.
A cold car that has been sitting more than an hour pollutes 5 times more than a warm car. This is because the engine’s smog control device takes several minutes to warm up and and work efficiently.		 Cartoon van

On the Road: Cars & Trucks

At Home & At School

In Recreational Areas

At the Ballot Box

Interactive Car

Interactive House

Interactive Recreational Area
Driving Less:
Did You Know...
Over 50% of air pollution during the week is produced by the cars we drive to work when traffic is jammed and moving slow. About 80% of commuters drive to work alone. With just 1 more passenger per car, 600,000 gallons of gasoline will be saved, and 12 million pounds of carbon dioxide will be kept out of the air.
15. Link trips and reduce "cold starts."
16. Rideshare, carpool & vanpool.
17. Use other transportation like rapid transit, buses, and bikes and walk when you can.
18. Try flex work hours and/or telecommute
19. Shop and bank by phone or mail.
20. On "Spare the Air Days" if you have to drive, use your newest car.
Did You Know...
Cars made today emit 95% less pollution from their tailpipes than 1970 models.

 
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