Every trip taken via bus, train, bike or foot decreases the amount of pollution entering the air, helping people and animals breathe easier. Heavy automotive use is one of the biggest contributors to poor air quality and global warming, as each mile driven releases approximately one pound of climate-changing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere! [1]

• Ride your bike instead of driving—visit www.chicagobikes.org for electronic bike maps, suggested routes and biking tips.
• How much money is your commute by car costing you?  Find out at drive less. live more. and save money by incorporating one car-free trip a week into your schedule
• If one in 10 Americans used public transportation regularly, our country would need 40 percent less foreign oil—that’s the amount imported from Saudi Arabia every year! [2] (.pdf)
• If you drive to work, consider setting up a carpool
• Don’t drive often? Try a car-sharing plan—www.igocars.org, www.zipcar.com and www.carsharing.net provide a list of options
• Plan car-free trips in the Chicagoland area by using the RTA’s Trip Planner at tripsweb.rtachicago.com
• Make a smart choice when buying a new vehicle. Look for the air pollution and greenhouse gas scores at the EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide.