Curb Your Car Week

“Way to Go” is a nationwide program encouraging the use of cheaper, healthier, and more earth-friendly transportation alternatives.

During the week of May 16 to 22, 2010, if you normally use an automobile for daily transportation, please consider walking, biking, car pooling, or riding the bus as alternatives.

The Spring 2010 event concluded on May 22.

Participants, please answer our survey before
Sunday, June 6.

Survey results.

Ride a bike

  • Save 2-4 gallons of gas on your 10-20 mile daily commute; that’s enough to treat yourself to a great lunch!
  • Get in shape for free and put that gym time to better use.
  • Some routes are easier and safer: view/print this map in a new window.

Walk

  • It may not be as far as you think.

Carpool

  • Share a care with a neighbor, colleague, or friend.

Ride the bus

Several routes cross through Brighton:

Telecommute

  • Make one day (or more) a work-from-home day if your job involves phoning and computers, or projects you can pack up. One day at  home each week could save you about $175 a year.

2008 results

In May 2008, Brighton and Rochester residents saved over 5,900 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!

Spring 2009 results

In May 2009, Brighton and Rochester residents saved over 4,200 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!

Fall 2009 results

In October 2009, Brighton and Rochester residents saved over 3,600 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!

Spring 2010 results

In May 2010, Brighton and Rochester residents saved over 3,800 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions!


Modified: 06/06/2010