Walking leaves behind zero carbon footprint. Short car trips emit a lot of harmful tailpipe exhaust, since vehicles are usually not warmed up. Walking is a great way to reduce these "cold starts," since many car trips can be replaced by walking. Walking to work, school, or shopping trips is also an easy way to integrate exercise into your daily life, while conserving fuel and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Want to green your commute? Ridesharing is 2-6 people in a carpool or 7-15 people in a vanpool. It’s a green travel alternative because you help reduce the total number of cars on the road. You save time and money and the earth gets a breath of fresh air.
Visit the Bicycling page to find bicycle maps, bicycle safety tips and classes, tips for taking bikes on transit, and much more. The 511 BikeMapper even helps you find paths and bike lanes throughout the Bay Area.
Learn how to travel smart to improve air quality and save gas. Find easy ways to Spare the Air Everyday or sign up to be notified in advance of Spare the Air Days. You can also download a Spare the Air app for your iPhone.
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