The choices we make as individuals collectively make the biggest difference in our air quality. Download, print and share the bookmarks below with your family, friends and co-workers and remember what we can do this winter to improve air quality.
Change your Travel Habits to Improve Air Quality Drive Less
- Use mass transit - call 1.888.RIDE-UTA (743.3822)
- Rideshare, vanpool or carpool
- Walk or bike
- Telework or compress work weeks
- Use alternative transportation, especially on red and yellow air quality days
- Take the school bus to school
Drive Smarter
- Arrange errands into one trip
- Maintain vehicles
- Avoid Peak drive times
- Drive the speed limit
Be Idle Free
- Only warm up your engine for 30 seconds before driving
- Turn vehicles off while waiting
Helpful Links
www.idlefree.utah.gov - Turn the key, be idle free
www.slcgov.com/SLSolutions - Salt Lake Solutions
http://www.utarideshare.com/rideshareSurvey/form.asp - Join a carpool or vanpool to commute to work
http://www.rideuta.com/ridingUTA/tripPlanner/default.aspx - Ride the bus or train
http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/transportation/BicycleTraffic/MAP.htm - Ride your bike