Transportation

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

The ways we currently transport people and products are largely inequitable and environmentally damaging. Greenhouse gas emissions, congested roads, traffic fatalities, noise, and polluted runoff point to the unsustainability of our current transportation system. Let's re-design our communities for the benefit of people instead of cars.

Choose a Carbon Offset

Flying emits a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere which affects air quality and the health of our planet, animals, and people. 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

Offset Now
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Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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Should we give up flying for the sake of the climate?

How Far Can We Get Without Flying?

Flight shaming: how to spread the campaign that made Swedes give up flying for good
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Support Public Transportation

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make (___) phone calls and/or send (___) emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Four Ways to Address Food Insecurity through Transportation Improvements

Advocacy a Crucial Part of Creating Better Transportation

Solutions news about mass transit
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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 (___) miles 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 Advocate

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell (___) friends or colleagues per 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

Four Ways to Address Food Insecurity through Transportation Improvements
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Go by Bike

I will commute by bike (___) miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Why Bicycle Justice Isn’t a White Guy in Spandex

13 Tips for Your First Bike Commute
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Walk Instead

I will walk (___) miles each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Make Your Town More Walkable

Ted Talk: Jeff Speck - The Walkable City

Richland Source article on public art as walkable city infrastructure

Walking isn't just good for you — it's good for the economy
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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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Htych Rewards

Ridesharing Would Save 320 Megatons of Carbon By 2050

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

I will work from home (___) days to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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9 BENEFITS OF WORKING FROM HOME, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

The Astonishing Human Potential Wasted on Commutes

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

Advantages of electric cars – top benefits of EVs
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Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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Consumer Reports: Hybrid/EV Buying Guide

Advantages of electric cars – top benefits of EVs
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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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