| Trip Chain.
It's easy! It's when you combine errands into one trip.
When you first start a car after it has been sitting for
more than an hour, it pollutes up to five times more than
when the engine's warm. |
 Care
for your car. Regular maintenance and tune-ups, changing
the oil and checking tire inflation can improve gas mileage,
reduce traffic congestion due to preventable breakdowns
and it could reduce your car's emissions by more than
half |
 Don't
top off the tank. It releases gas fumes into the air
and cancels the benefits of the pump's anti-pollution
devices. So stopping short of a full tank is safer and
reduces pollution. |
| Get fuel when
it's cool. Refueling during cooler periods of the
day or in the evening can prevent gas fumes from heating
up and creating ground-level ozone. |
| Know before
you go. Get travel and transit update before you leave
home and you won't get stuck in a jam. |
|
 Ride
your bike. It's a great way to travel and it can help
you and the air get into condition. Vehicles on the road
create more than 25% of all air pollution nationwide. |
 Take
things in stride. Walk or in-line skate instead of
driving. They're easy ways to get exercise and they're
easy on the air. |
| Share a ride.
Even if you car pool or take mass transit just once or
twice a week, you'll reduce traffic congestion and pollution,
and save money. |
 Telecommute.
Work at home sometimes. You'll save time and money, and
reduce emissions and traffic congestion. |
Spread the
word. If everyone took just a few of these simple,
easy steps, it could make a big difference because--
IT ALL ADDS UP TO CLEANER AIR! |
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