Transportation

Better for our bodies, better for our planet - alternative transportation is the way to go!

Travel in many countries is by car, often with a single occupant — the driver. Planners and engineers have built city streets and road systems to meet our transportation demand and in doing so have encouraged even more traffic without providing options for other modes of travel. Greenhouse gas emissions, congested roads, noise, polluted runoff and rising gas prices point to the unsustainability of our current transportation system. In response, we aim to promote transportation systems that benefit all modes of transport, not just cars.

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Support Public Transportation

I will make (___) phone call(s) and/or send (___) emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
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Advocacy a Crucial Part of Creating Better Transportation

Advocate for Public Transit! Find Your Legislators Here
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Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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Tactical Urbanism Meets the Bus Stop

Tactical Transit: A Fast Path to Transit Infrastructure
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Use Public Transit

I will use public transit (___) mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Use Public Transport

If You Use Public Transit When You’re Young, You’re Less Likely To Drive Later

Stranded: How America's Failing Public Transportation Increases Inequality
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Learn More and Talk to My Friends

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell (___) friends each day about the issue.
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Think Public Transportation Isn’t a Social Justice Issue? Think Again

Stranded: How America's Failing Public Transportation Increases Inequality
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Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool (___) mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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'We've Become Good Friends': Carpooling Eases Drudgery of Commuting

How to Motivate Employees to Carpool
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Go by Bike

I will commute by bike (___) mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Find Your Perfect Bike Route

National Household Travel Survey -- Short Trip Analysis
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Walk Instead

I will walk (___) mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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How to Make Your Town More Walkable

Ted Talk: Jeff Speck - The Walkable City

Boost Your Neighborhood’s Walkability
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Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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Benefits of Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

Reimagining Our Streets As Places: From Transit Routes To Community Roots
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Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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Ridesharing Would Save 320 Megatons of Carbon By 2050

The Big Benefits of the 'Sharing Economy'

How Much Does Car-Sharing Benefit the Environment?
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Work from Home

I will work from home (___) day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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Commute Times Around the US

Want To Work From Home More Often? New Data From Gallup Could Help Convince Your Boss

The Astonishing Human Potential Wasted on Commutes
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Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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Drawdown Solution #63: Telepresence

Telepresence — Business Benefits and Sustainable Environment

5 Innovations to Make Telecommuting Easy & Green
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Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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Terrapass: Managing the Carbon Footprint of our Daily Activities

How Far Can We Get Without Flying?

Flying Is Bad for the Planet. You Can Help Make It Better
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Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least (___) minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Drawdown Solution #26: Electric Vehicles

Good and Green Reasons to Consider an Electric Car This Year
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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