Central Texas Is In Danger Of Failing Federal Ozone Requirements
There is a “Big Push” going on in our region! The 5 counties of Central Texas are in danger of failing to meet the federal requirements for ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog. Air quality measurements from the 2009 Ozone Season (April 1 – October 31) will determine if we fail the federal test for clean air. The “Big Push” is the region’s expanded effort to keep our ozone levels in compliance this Ozone Season. Contact us at info@cleanairforce.org on ways to get involved.
Congratulations to our 2009 High School PSA Contest winners!
First Place Winner: Lee Mendez, Austin High School
Second Place Winner: Kristina Powell, Stony Point High School
Commute Solutions Commuter Challenge: Over 300 Central Texans took the Challenge and tried an alternative to their usual solo drives to work. They rode the bus, carpooled, vanpooled, walked, biked and teleworked. Their alternative commutes resulted in a savings of 24,000 miles and over 1,000 gallons of gas.
Employer Awards (with the highest number of participants in the Commuter Challenge)
Business Employer - Whole Foods
Government Employer - The University of Texas at Austin
River Cities Rideshare – Commuting for Clean Air
To make ride-sharing easier, Austin and San Antonio have joined together to offer River Cities Rideshare a user-friendly, one-stop commuting information site. RCR is a real-time do-it-yourself website for carpool matches, biking buddies or pedestrian information and public transit options. Set-up an account today! www.rcride.com
The mission of the CLEAN AIR Force of Central Texas is to coordinate air quality planning and conduct educational activities in Central Texas focused on motivating the citizens, businesses, and governments of this region to take actions to reduce air pollution to protect public health.
The dates of
these meetings are subject to change. In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, CAPCOG will provide reasonable accommodations.
INFORMATION
How to Conserve Energy: tips and tools for residential energy consumers, state and local government, business and industry, as well as resources for schools and teachers www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us
Need help planning trips using public transit? Dadnab is a text messaging service that can tell you which bus to take, at which location and at what time! Visit their website at http://www.dadnab.com.
EPA Encourages Americans to Bring their Green to Work - New Energy Star Online Tool Provides Employees with Workplace Energy Saving Tipshttp://www.energystar.gov/work
