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    This document discusses ways to reduce transportation emissions and greenhouse gases through smart transportation choices. It recommends using public transportation, carpooling, improving vehicle efficiency, and adopting new technologies. It notes that taking public transportation or biking/walking releases fewer emissions than driving alone. Replacing just 7% of car trips with public transit could cut carbon emissions by an amount equal to 20% of commercial emissions. Biking and walking release no greenhouse gases and have health benefits when used instead of driving.

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    This document discusses ways to reduce transportation emissions and greenhouse gases through smart transportation choices. It recommends using public transportation, carpooling, improving vehicle efficiency, and adopting new technologies. It notes that taking public transportation or biking/walking releases fewer emissions than driving alone. Replacing just 7% of car trips with public transit could cut carbon emissions by an amount equal to 20% of commercial emissions. Biking and walking release no greenhouse gases and have health benefits when used instead of driving.

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    This document discusses ways to reduce transportation emissions and greenhouse gases through smart transportation choices. It recommends using public transportation, carpooling, improving vehicle efficiency, and adopting new technologies. It notes that taking public transportation or biking/walking releases fewer emissions than driving alone. Replacing just 7% of car trips with public transit could cut carbon emissions by an amount equal to 20% of commercial emissions. Biking and walking release no greenhouse gases and have health benefits when used instead of driving.

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    REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES W I T H S M A RT C H O I C E S

    ARE THINGS GETTING BETTER? Vehicle MPG Car Light Truck Fleet Average

    1988 28.5 mpg 21.7 mpg 26.2 mpg

    2003 29.5 mpg 21.8 mpg 25.1 mpg

    mpg = Miles per Gallon (how much a vehicle can travel per gallon of fuel)

    WHAT CAN WE DO TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION EMISSIONS?


    Use Public Transportation Promote well-planned growth and development Carpool

    Improve Vehicle Efficiency


    Adopt New Technologies

    Educate Ourselves and Others

    WHY USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?


    Public transportation releases fewer greenhouse gas emissions into the air per person than driving does. Taking a train or bus is much cheaper than owning a car, and you dont have to find a parking space once you get to your destination!

    http://www.wpipbereanradio.org/images/busload2.jpg

    Hey, look! Everyone likes to ride the bus!

    THE POWER OF TRANSIT


    If just 7% of daily car trips in the US were replaced by transit trips, carbon emissions would be cut by an amount equal to 20% of the commercial emissions. If you live near transit, its easy to get to school, get to work, and run errands.

    GETTING AROUND THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

    When transit is not available, you can walk or bike.


    Walking or bike riding releases no greenhouse gasesand its fun!

    http://peach.mie.utoronto.ca/people/tsangc/europe-index.html

    This picture, from Denmark, shows bikes outside of a train station. Bike use is higher in Europe because of innovative government programs that encourage their use.

    YOUR DOCTOR SAYS: For good health, experts recommend exercising between 30-60 minutes a day. Why not get your exercise by walking, biking, or rollerblading to school or work?

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