Transportation Tips

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Drive Slower!

Drive slower! It can save lives and money. Youe car uses 30% more fuel driving at 70mph than at 50mph.

Carpoolers

Provide parking incentives for carpoolers such as closer and/or shaded parking spots.

Walk or Carpool

According to AAA, the cost for owning and operating an average size car is 54 cents per mile, when driven 15,000 miles per year. Walk or carpool when you can.

Bike or Walk to Work

Encourage biking and walking to work by providing bike racks outside of the office.

Drive Smoother

Drive smoother! Think ahead and avoid sharp braking and rapid acceleration. It saves fuel and dollars.

Walk More, Drive Less

Driving 10% less by walking, cycling, carpooling or taking public transit can reduce greenhouse gas emmissions by 0.2-0.8 tonnes per year, depending on the vehicle.

Drive Less

Implement a workweek with four 10 hour days instead of five 8 hour days.

Telecommuting

Consider telecommuting to allow employees to work from home one day a week.

Drive a Little Less

Avoiding 10 miles of driving every week would eliminate about 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emmissions a year.

Washing Your Car?

Consider using a commercial car wash that recycles water. Washing your car in the driveway with a hose wastes water.